Street Talk 1-boken - En Närmare Titt: Lektion 10

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zero [adjektiv]

noll

to zero in on [Verb]

koncentrera sig på

Ex: During the negotiation, it's essential to zero in on the key points to reach a swift agreement.

Under förhandlingarna är det viktigt att fokusera på de viktigaste punkterna för att nå en snabb överenskommelse.

(from|since) day one [Fras]

since the earliest stage or point in time

Ex: The project was doomed from day one .

to [give] {sb/sth} (a|the) once-over [Fras]

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: Can you give my paper a once-over ?

goody two shoes [Fras]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: He constantly brags about his charitable donations and impeccable ethical choices. It's clear he's just a goody two shoes seeking attention.

like two peas in a pod [Fras]

nearly identical, especially in looks or behavior

Ex: She is convinced the men are brothers. She said: `It was uncanny. They were like two peas in a pod.

the third degree [Fras]

a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods

Ex: The suspect is being subjected to the third degree in the interrogation room .

to deep-six [Verb]

kasta ut

it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other [Mening]

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

Ex: Whether we take the highway or the scenic route, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other—we'll reach our destination in the same amount of time.

behind the eight ball [Fras]

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: Many families in this country are still behind the eight ball and do not enjoy the same standard of living that other people enjoy .

on cloud nine [Fras]

tremendously excited about something

Ex: He could n't stop smiling after his surprise birthday party ; he was on cloud nine the entire evening .

dressed (up|) to the nines [Fras]

dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way

Ex: Daniel had dressed up to the nines at the wedding , looking dashing in his tailored suit and polished shoes .

catch-22 [adjektiv]

dilemma

twenty-three skidoo [Fras]

used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat

Ex: I had to make a twenty-three skidoo when my boss walked in on me taking a nap at my desk .

forty winks [Substantiv]

en kort tupplur

Ex: During the lunch break , I like to take forty winks in my office to recharge for the afternoon .

Under lunchrasten gillar jag att ta en kort tupplur på mitt kontor för att ladda om för eftermiddagen.

{not|never} in a (thousand|million|billion) years [Fras]

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: I would not go back to that restaurant in a million years, the service was terrible.

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