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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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dive
[Substantiv]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

billig nattklubb, tvivelaktig danssal

billig nattklubb, tvivelaktig danssal

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fat chance
[Substantiv]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

glöm det, ingen chans

glöm det, ingen chans

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .**Liten chans** att han erkänner att han hade fel; han är för envis.
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blimp
[Substantiv]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

tjockis, fetknopp

tjockis, fetknopp

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.Hon sa att hon skulle behöva träna mer för att undvika att gå upp i vikt och bli en **luftskepp**.
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come off it
[interjektion]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Sluta nu, Kom igen

Sluta nu, Kom igen

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .Han sa till oss att han kunde göra oss till miljonärer över en natt; vi var tvungna att säga till honom att **sluta med det där**.
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fries
[Substantiv]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

pommes frites, frites

pommes frites, frites

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .De delade en stor portion **pommes frites** vid bordet.
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to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.
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to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
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john
[Substantiv]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

toalett, WC

toalett, WC

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to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long , lost it and let all his frustration out .
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to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

äta upp, sluka

äta upp, sluka

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .Hon **slet** i sig de sista kakorna och lämnade inga till andra.
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in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the off the bat.
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ritzy
[adjektiv]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

elegant, lyxig

elegant, lyxig

Ex: He always sought out ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .Han sökte alltid efter **eleganta** ställen att äta på, föredrog exklusivitet framför enkelhet.
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to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
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slop
[Substantiv]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

gröt, smörja

gröt, smörja

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to stink
[Verb]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

stinka, lukta illa

stinka, lukta illa

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.Lärarens favorisering av vissa elever fick verkligen rättvisan i betygssystemet att **stinka**.
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to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the stop in their tracks and slowly back away .
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to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

diskret informera, ge ett tips

diskret informera, ge ett tips

Ex: The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .Spionen behövde **varna** högkvarteret om fiendens planer.
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to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

skölja ner, dricka efter maten

skölja ner, dricka efter maten

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.Vi **sköljer** alltid ner våra måltider med en uppfriskande dryck på den här restaurangen.
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joint
[Substantiv]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

en lokal, en hak

en lokal, en hak

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Låt oss träffas på den mexikanska **stället** för lite tacos och nachos.
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to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

äta med entusiasm, proppa i sig

äta med entusiasm, proppa i sig

Ex: We gathered around the table to chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .Vi samlades runt bordet för att **proppa i oss** Thanksgiving-middagen.
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to hold
[Verb]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

ta bort, utelämna

ta bort, utelämna

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , but hold the mushrooms .Jag tar en pizza, men **håll** svampen.
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living soul
[Substantiv]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

levande själ, levande varelse

levande själ, levande varelse

Ex: Not a living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .Ingen **levande själ** märkte den subtila förändringen i atmosfären.
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poker
[Substantiv]

a person who is overweight or fat

tjockis, person med övervikt

tjockis, person med övervikt

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being a poker get to you .Låt inte de där kommentarerna om att vara en **tjockis** påverka dig.
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sneaking
[adjektiv]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

smygande, lönnlig

smygande, lönnlig

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.Jag har inga **smygande** tvivel om detta beslut.
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to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?
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to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.
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used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity one in a million, so do n't miss this one .
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give me five
[interjektion]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Ge mig en high five!, High five!

Ge mig en high five!, High five!

Ex: Give me five ?**High five** ? Du klara den presentationen jättebra!
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in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .
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a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
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to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a hang ten before dropping into the wave .
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to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

eliminera, avbryta

eliminera, avbryta

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.Efter slagsmålet blev han **eighty-sixed** från gruppen för gott.
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eighty-eight
[Substantiv]

a standard full-sized piano

flygel, standardpiano

flygel, standardpiano

Ex: I 've always dreamed of owning a grand eighty-eight in my living room .Jag har alltid drömt om att äga en **åttioåtta** i mitt vardagsrum.
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used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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