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used to describe something or someone disappearing completely, often unexpectedly or without a trace, as if vanishing from existence

Ex: The rare species has been wiped off the face of the earth due to deforestation.
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to break
[Verb]

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

meddela, avslöja

meddela, avslöja

Ex: She had to break the difficult news of their pet's passing to her children.Hon var tvungen att **berätta** för sina barn den sorgliga nyheten om deras husdjurs bortgång.
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to examine something to confirm its quality and accuracy

kontrollera, övervaka

kontrollera, övervaka

Ex: She routinely checks up on the quality of the products .Hon **kontrollerar** rutinmässigt kvaliteten på produkterna.
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to finally reveal or admit the truth about something

Ex: In the therapy session, she came clean about her struggles with addiction, seeking guidance and support in her journey to recovery.
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to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep

återfå medvetandet, vakna

återfå medvetandet, vakna

Ex: He was in a deep sleep but suddenly came to when he heard a loud noise .Han var i en djup sömn men plötsligt **vaknade till** när han hörde ett högt ljud.
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extremely unwell or tired

Ex: When he came down with the flu, Mark appeared at the meeting like death warmed over, with dark circles under his eyes and a pale complexion.
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double whammy
[Substantiv]

a situation in which one gets affected by two unpleasant or unfortunate events that happen at once

dubbel whammy, dubbel olycka

dubbel whammy, dubbel olycka

Ex: They have been hit with a double whammy of a natural disaster and an economic recession .De har drabbats av en **dubbel whammy** av en naturkatastrof och en ekonomisk recession.
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to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

dra ut på tiden, fortsätta i evigheter

dra ut på tiden, fortsätta i evigheter

Ex: The winter months can feel like they drag on when waiting for the arrival of warmer weather .Vintermånaderna kan kännas som om de **drar ut på tiden** när man väntar på varmare väder.
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fling
[Substantiv]

a brief, casual, or uncommitted romantic or sexual relationship, often without long-term intentions or emotional attachment

en affär, en flyktig romans

en affär, en flyktig romans

Ex: She had a fling in her early twenties , but it did n’t lead to anything serious .Hon hade en **affär** i början av tjugoårsåldern, men det ledde inte till något seriöst.
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to emotionally heal and move on from a romantic relationship that has ended

komma över, gå vidare

komma över, gå vidare

Ex: The breakup was painful , but eventually , she managed to get over him and thrive on her own .Uppbrottet var smärtsamt, men så småningom lyckades hon **komma över** honom och frodas på egen hand.
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to directly tell a person a fact, usually one that is unpleasant

Ex: The teacher gave it to the students straight, providing constructive criticism and highlighting areas for improvement in their work.
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hello there
[interjektion]

used to greet someone or to capture their attention in a friendly manner

Hej där, Hej du

Hej där, Hej du

Ex: Hi there , nice weather we 're having , is n't it ?**Hej där**, fint väder vi har, eller hur?
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to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

Ex: Despite their families ' objections , they followed their hearts got hitched in a small , intimate ceremony at a local courthouse .
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at the peak or maximum level of performance, engagement, or energy

Ex: The party in full swing, and everyone is dancing and having a great time .
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used when something is done very soon or very fast

Ex: The kids devoured their snacks and finished their in no time at all after school .
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to cause a woman to become pregnant

göra gravid, befrukta

göra gravid, befrukta

Ex: He knocked his ex-girlfriend up and now has to pay child support.Han **görde** sin ex-flickvän **gravid** och måste nu betala underhåll.
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to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

Ex: The surprise visit from her family during a difficult lifted her spirits and reminded her of the love and support she had .
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to prevent the occurrence or continuation of an activity

Ex: The patient 's family had to make the painful decision pull the plug on life support after consulting with medical professionals .
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soap
[Substantiv]

a type of television drama that focuses on the lives, relationships, and struggles of its characters, often with ongoing storylines

tv-såpa, dramaserie

tv-såpa, dramaserie

Ex: The soap’s plot is filled with romance and family drama .Handlingen i **tvåloperan** är fylld med romantik och familjedrama.
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to visit or make a brief stay at a place or with someone

stanna till, besöka

stanna till, besöka

Ex: If you 're in the neighborhood , do n't hesitate to stop by for a chat .Om du är i närheten, tveka inte att **stanna förbi** för ett samtal.
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to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She ’s taking it easy this weekend , catching up on sleep .
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something that is finally dealt with and does not bother one anymore

Ex: The successful recovery of their stolen car was a load off their minds, and they could finally relax and enjoy their vacation.
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ticker
[Substantiv]

the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

hjärta, ticker

hjärta, ticker

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involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.
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tough cookie
[Substantiv]

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

en tuff kaka, en stark och beslutsam person

en tuff kaka, en stark och beslutsam person

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up.Han genomgick en rigorös träning och gav aldrig upp. Han är en **tuff kaka** på basketplanen.
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upshot
[Substantiv]

the final outcome of a series of actions, events, or discussions

slutresultatet, utfallet

slutresultatet, utfallet

Ex: The upshot of the debate was a new policy being implemented .**Resultatet** av debatten var att en ny politik implementerades.
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yoo-hoo
[interjektion]

used to gain someone's attention, especially when they are at a distance or not paying attention

Hallå, Hörru

Hallå, Hörru

Ex: Yoo-hoo!**Yoo-hoo**! Lyssnar du på mig?
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