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of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
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at large
[adjektiv]

having escaped, especially from confinement

fri, rymd

fri, rymd

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front burner
[Substantiv]

a state of high priority where something is dealt with immediately or given the most attention

högsta prioritet, främsta linjen

högsta prioritet, främsta linjen

Ex: Her career took the front burner while other plans were set aside .Hennes karriär hamnade i **förgrunden** medan andra planer lades åt sidan.
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to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

slå tillbaka, få en motsatt effekt

slå tillbaka, få en motsatt effekt

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .Strategin att öka försäljningen genom att höja priserna **slog slint** när kunderna vände sig till billigare alternativ.
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bank job
[Substantiv]

a robbery or heist involving a bank, typically involving the illegal act of stealing money or valuables from a bank

bankrån, bankstöld

bankrån, bankstöld

Ex: " After the bank job, they went into hiding for months . "Efter **bankrånet** gömde de sig i månader.
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behind bars
[adverb]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

bakom galler, i fängelse

bakom galler, i fängelse

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Efter sin dom befann han sig **bakom galler**, inför en lång strafftid.
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capitol hill
[Substantiv]

a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

Capitol Hill, Kapitoliumshöjden

Capitol Hill, Kapitoliumshöjden

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to execute a decision, order, or directive

utföra, genomföra

utföra, genomföra

Ex: In times of emergency , the police force must be ready to carry out orders to maintain public safety .I nödsituationer måste polisen vara redo att **utföra** order för att upprätthålla den allmänna säkerheten.
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make oneself visible; take action

komma fram, ta initiativ

komma fram, ta initiativ

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closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

Ex: He will be on my heels, monitoring my progress and expecting constant updates.
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crackdown
[Substantiv]

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

förtryck, hård åtgärd

förtryck, hård åtgärd

Ex: The crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city .**Kampen** mot organiserade brottslighetsgäng resulterade i en serie razzior och arresteringar över hela staden.
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crook
[Substantiv]

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

brottsling, bedragare

brottsling, bedragare

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cutback
[Substantiv]

the act of reducing the amount of something

nedskärning, minskning

nedskärning, minskning

Ex: Environmental cutbacks weakened pollution controls .
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to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

möta, konfrontera

möta, konfrontera

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.Som en ansvarig ledare är det avgörande att **möta** utmaningarna och fatta beslut för lagets bästa.
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heist
[Substantiv]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

rån, stöld

rån, stöld

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(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

bero på, kring

bero på, kring

Ex: The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities .Evenemangets framgång **kommer att hänga på** att vädret samarbetar för utomhusaktiviteter.
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at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.
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start or re-start vigorously

starta om, starta kraftfullt

starta om, starta kraftfullt

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to take something illegally without permission

stjäla, snatta

stjäla, snatta

Ex: The art heist crew knocked off the museum , stealing priceless paintings .Konstrånarlaget **rånade** museet och stal ovärderliga målningar.
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to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The sniper lie in wait for hours , waiting for the enemy to reveal their position .
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to nab
[Verb]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

fånga, gripa

fånga, gripa

Ex: The undercover operation was designed to nab members of the organized crime syndicate .Den hemliga operationen var utformad för att **fånga** medlemmar av den organiserade brottssyndikatet.
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in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

Ex: The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.
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used to refer to an idea, proposal, or issue that is formally presented or under discussion in a meeting, especially in a legislative or organizational context

Ex: The issue of employee benefits will on the floor during the meeting tomorrow .
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the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled, the powers that be at the network make the final decision.
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private eye
[Substantiv]

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

privatdetektiv, privat utredare

privatdetektiv, privat utredare

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to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

shoota ner, kritisera hårt

shoota ner, kritisera hårt

Ex: During the debate , opponents tried to shoot down the candidate 's stance on economic policies .Under debatten försökte motståndarna **skjuta ner** kandidatens ställningstagande i ekonomisk politik.
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to find a way to overcome a problem or obstacle

klara sig, komma runt

klara sig, komma runt

Ex: He got around the issue by suggesting a different approach .Han **kom runt** problemet genom att föreslå en annan strategi.
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underway
[adjektiv]

currently happening

pågående, under arbete

pågående, under arbete

Ex: The preparations for the event are underway, with organizers setting up booths and decorations .Förberedelserna för evenemanget är **i full gång**, med arrangörer som sätter upp båsar och dekorationer.
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