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

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Street Talk 1
zero
zero
[adjektiv]

having no measurable or otherwise determinable value

noll, ingenting

noll, ingenting

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to zero in on

to concentrate closely on a particular matter

koncentrera sig på, rikta in sig på

koncentrera sig på, rikta in sig på

Ex: I zeroed in on the critical aspects of the project to ensure its success.Jag **fokuserade på** de kritiska aspekterna av projektet för att säkerställa dess framgång.
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(from|since) day one

since the earliest stage or point in time

Ex: We've followed this protocol from day one.
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to [give] {sb/sth} (a|the) once-over

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car, it's essential to give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear.
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goody two shoes

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

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.She's such a goody two shoes.
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like two peas in a pod

nearly identical, especially in looks or behavior

Ex: The twins are like two peas in a pod.
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the third degree

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 officers were intensively interrogating the suspect, giving them the third degree throughout the night.
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to deep-six

toss out; get rid of

kasta ut, bli av med

kasta ut, bli av med

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

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

Ex: Whether you choose the blue shirt or the red one, it's six of one, half a dozen of the otherthey both look equally good on you.
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behind the eight ball

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

Ex: Having to recover from a severe injury put the athlete behind the eight ball in terms of returning to peak performance.
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on cloud nine

tremendously excited about something

Ex: Receiving the acceptance letter to her dream university put her on cloud nine.
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dressed (up|) to the nines

dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way

Ex: Emma always dresses to the nines for special occasions, effortlessly combining elegance and fashion-forward choices.
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catch-22
catch-22
[adjektiv]

***a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions

dilemma, hopplös situation

dilemma, hopplös situation

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twenty-three skidoo

used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat

Ex: The party was getting out of hand, so we decided to make a twenty-three skidoo and leave before things got any worse.
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forty winks
forty winks
[Substantiv]

a short, light nap or brief sleep taken to rest and regain energy

en kort tupplur, en återhämtande kort sömn

en kort tupplur, en återhämtande kort sömn

Ex: Whenever I 'm feeling tired and need a quick energy boost , I 'll take forty winks before continuing my work .När jag känner mig trött och behöver en snabb energiboost, tar jag **en tupplur** innan jag fortsätter mitt arbete.
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{not|never} in a (thousand|million|billion) years

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

Ex: That cat is never in a million years going to accept the new puppy.
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