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Street Talk 2-boken - En Närmare Titt: Lektion 7

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(as|) snug as a bug in a rug

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

riktigt ombonad, varmt och tryggt

riktigt ombonad, varmt och tryggt

Ex: She tucked the dog into its bed, and it looked snug as a bug in a rug. 

Hon bäddade ner hunden i korgen, och den såg varmt och tryggt ut.

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boo hoo
boo hoo
[interjektion]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

bu hu, aj aj

bu hu, aj aj

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes. 

Boo hoo, jag måste göra min läxa, stönade han och rullade med ögonen.

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bummer in the summer

something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "The concert was sold out, and I couldn’t get tickets. That's definitely a bummer in the summer!" 
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by hook or by crook

by any means that is necessary

med alla medel, till varje pris

med alla medel, till varje pris

Ex: I'll get us tickets by hook or by crook. 

Jag ska fixa biljetter åt oss till varje pris.

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to [be] cruising for a bruising

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

be om problem, själv dra på sig problem

be om problem, själv dra på sig problem

Ex: Mocking your boss in front of the entire team is a surefire way to be cruising for a bruising at work. 

Att lägga upp de där privata skärmdumparna är att be om problem.

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different strokes for different folks

used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks. 
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double trouble
double trouble
[Substantiv]

*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

dubbel problem, dubbel besvär

dubbel problem, dubbel besvär

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(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

full som en kastrull, dyngrak

full som en kastrull, dyngrak

Ex: He had a few too many at the pub, and by the end of the night, he was as drunk as a fiddler. 

På bröllopet blev hon full som en kastrull och dansade på borden.

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fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

ärligt och rättvist, utan fusk

ärligt och rättvist, utan fusk

Ex: If we lose fair and square, I will accept it. 

Om vi förlorar på ett rättvist sätt accepterar jag det.

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fender-bender
fender-bender
[Substantiv]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

mindre krock, liten olycka

mindre krock, liten olycka

Ex: They decided not to report the fender-bender since the damage was minimal. 

De bestämde sig för att inte rapportera mindre krocken eftersom skadorna var minimala.

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fuddy-duddy
fuddy-duddy
[Substantiv]

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

gammalmodig person, konservativ

gammalmodig person, konservativ

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geez louise
geez louise
[interjektion]

used to convey surprise, annoyance, or disbelief

Jösses, Herregud

Jösses, Herregud

Ex: They exclaimed geez Louise at the unexpected delay 

De utbrast geez Louise vid den oväntade förseningen.

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to [go] with the flow

to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: Even though the schedule changed, I’m fine with it. Let’s go with the flow. 
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holy moly
holy moly
[interjektion]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

herregud, oj jösses

herregud, oj jösses

Ex: Holy moly, I did not expect the thunder to be that loud. 

Herregud, jag trodde inte att åskan skulle vara så hög.

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hot to trot

eager or ready for sexual activity

kåt och redo, väldigt upphetsad

kåt och redo, väldigt upphetsad

Ex: He was clearly hot to trot after flirting with her all night. 

Efter att ha flirtat hela natten var han tydligt kåt.

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hotshot
hotshot
[Substantiv]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

expert, geni

expert, geni

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humdrum
humdrum
[adjektiv]

lacking excitement or variety

monoton, tråkig

monoton, tråkig

Ex: Despite the picturesque scenery, the small village was known for its humdrum lifestyle and lack of entertainment options. 

Trots den pittoreska naturen var den lilla byn känd för sin enformiga livsstil och brist på underhållningsalternativ.

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hustle and bustle

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: The hustle and bustle of the airport made it difficult to find a quiet place to relax. 
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you snooze, you lose

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise. 
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in a while, crocodile

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now. In a while, crocodile, until next time! 
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itsy-bitsy
itsy-bitsy
[adjektiv]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

pytteliten, jätteliten

pytteliten, jätteliten

Ex: The kitten had an itsy-bitsy scratch on its nose from playing too rough. 

Kattungen hade ett pyttelitet repa på nosen från att ha lekt för hårt.

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jeepers creepers
jeepers creepers
[interjektion]

used to express surprise, shock, or mild alarm

Herregud, Jösses

Herregud, Jösses

Ex: He whispered, "jeepers," when he saw the messy room. 

Han viskade "jeepers creepers" när han såg det röriga rummet.

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jet set
jet set
[Substantiv]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

jet set, den resglada high society

jet set, den resglada high society

Ex: She’s part of the jet set, constantly traveling between Paris, New York, and Milan. 

Hon är en del av jet set, reser ständigt mellan Paris, New York och Milano.

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Joe Schmoe
Joe Schmoe
[Substantiv]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Medelsvensson, Kalle Andersson

Medelsvensson, Kalle Andersson

Ex: I can’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem, it’s usually such a challenge. 

Jag kan inte tro att Medelsvensson kunde lösa det problemet, det är vanligtvis en sådan utmaning.

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local yokel
local yokel
[Substantiv]

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

lantis, bondläpp

lantis, bondläpp

Ex: He may be a local yokel, but he’s got a heart of gold. 

Han kanske är en lokal bondläpp, men han har ett hjärta av guld.

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loose lips sink ships

used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships, so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched. 
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lovey-dovey
lovey-dovey
[adjektiv]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

överdrivet romantisk, klibbig

överdrivet romantisk, klibbig

Ex: All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or wild, single girls. 

Alla mina vänner var antingen sockersöta par eller vilda, singeltjejer.

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to [have] it made in the shade

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

ha det förspänt, ha sitt på det torra

ha det förspänt, ha sitt på det torra

Ex: He thinks he has it made in the shade because his parents pay for everything. 

Han tror att han har det förspänt eftersom föräldrarna betalar allt.

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to [make] or [break]

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

avgöra framgång eller misslyckande, vara avgörande

avgöra framgång eller misslyckande, vara avgörande

Ex: One mistake can make or break your chances. 

Ett misstag kan avgöra dina chanser.

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hanky panky
hanky panky
[Substantiv]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

bedrägeri, fiffel

bedrägeri, fiffel

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heebie-jeebies
heebie-jeebies
[Substantiv]

extreme nervousness

extrema nerver, skakningar

extrema nerver, skakningar

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hell's bells
hell's bells
[Substantiv]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

för tusan, herregud

för tusan, herregud

Ex: Hell's bells, who approved this terrible design? 

För tusan, vem godkände den här hemska designen?

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helter-skelter

haphazardly

haphazardly, oordnat

haphazardly, oordnat

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hocus-pocus
hocus-pocus
[interjektion]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

abrakadabra, hokus pokus

abrakadabra, hokus pokus

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus! The empty box is now filled with a flurry of butterflies! 

Och nu, för min sista akt ikväll, hokus pokus! Den tomma lådan är nu fylld med en svärm av fjärilar!

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hodgepodge
hodgepodge
[Substantiv]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

blandning, röra

blandning, röra

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hoity-toity
hoity-toity
[adjektiv]

affectedly genteel

pretentiös, affekterad

pretentiös, affekterad

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okey-dokey
okey-dokey
[interjektion]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

okej, bra

okej, bra

Ex: She signed the contract and said, "Okey-dokey, I'm happy with the terms." 

Hon skrev på kontraktet och sa: "Okej, jag är nöjd med villkoren."

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mean and lean

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: His fighting style is mean and lean, wasting no energy on unnecessary moves. 
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mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[Substantiv]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

krångligt nonsens, meningslöst krångel

krångligt nonsens, meningslöst krångel

Ex: The technical manual was full of jargon and mumbo jumbo, making it challenging for beginners to follow the instructions. 

Skippa det krångliga nonsenset och säg vad avtalet faktiskt säger.

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namby-pamby
namby-pamby
[adjektiv]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

svag, feg

svag, feg

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the nitty-gritty

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

kärnan i saken, de viktiga detaljerna

kärnan i saken, de viktiga detaljerna

Ex: The team had to deal with the nitty-gritty of budgeting and logistics to make the event a success. 

Hennes bok är inte bara teori; den går in på de viktiga detaljerna i vardagen.

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nitwit
nitwit
[Substantiv]

a foolish or clueless person

dumhuvud, idiot

dumhuvud, idiot

Ex: The nitwit tried to microwave a whole egg and it exploded. 

Dumhuvudet försökte värma ett helt ägg i mikrovågsugnen och det exploderade.

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no muss, no fuss

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

utan krångel, enkelt och smidigt

utan krångel, enkelt och smidigt

Ex: I want a simple refund process: no forms, no calls, no muss, no fuss. 

Jag vill ha en enkel återbetalning: inga formulär, inga samtal, inget krångel.

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no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: After months of hard work, she finally achieved her goal, and thought, "no pain, no gain." 
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no way, Jose
no way, Jose
[interjektion]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

inte en chans,  Jose

inte en chans, Jose

Ex: I would never go skydiving, no way, José! 

Jag skulle aldrig gå med i fallskärmshoppning, inte en chans, José!

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out and about

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

ute och aktiv, på språng

ute och aktiv, på språng

Ex: Out and about for most of the day, she barely spent time at home. 

Ute och upptagen större delen av dagen tillbringade hon knappt någon tid hemma.

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palsy-walsy
palsy-walsy
[adjektiv]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

överdrivet förtrolig, oäkta vänlig

överdrivet förtrolig, oäkta vänlig

Ex: I can’t stand his palsy-walsy manner, especially when he’s trying to win someone over. 

Jag står inte ut med hans överdrivet familjära sätt, särskilt när han försöker vinna någon över.

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party-hearty
party-hearty
[adjektiv]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

partykille, energisk

partykille, energisk

Ex: After a long week, he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friends 

Efter en lång vecka gillar han att koppla av och festar ordentligt med sina vänner.

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payday
payday
[Substantiv]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

löningdag, betalningsdag

löningdag, betalningsdag

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plain Jane

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

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pooper scooper
pooper scooper
[Substantiv]

a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

bajsskopa, hundbajsplockare

bajsskopa, hundbajsplockare

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean. 

Bajsskrapan är mycket bekväm för att hålla gården ren.

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roly-poly
roly-poly
[adjektiv]

short and fat

knubbig, fyllig

knubbig, fyllig

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say it, do not spray it

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

säg det, spotta inte när du pratar

säg det, spotta inte när du pratar

Ex: The joke was funny until Grandpa yelled, "Say it, don't spray it!" 

Skämtet var roligt tills farfar ropade: "Säg det, spotta inte!"

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[scarf] and [barf]

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: After I scarfed and barfed that ice cream, I swore I'd never do it again! 
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see you later, alligator

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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to [shop] until {sb} [drop]

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: They shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales. 
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silly Billy
silly Billy
[Substantiv]

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

fånig Billy, skojare

fånig Billy, skojare

Ex: Don't be a silly Billy, you know that's not how it works! 

Var inte en silly Billy, du vet att det inte fungerar så!

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super duper
super duper
[adjektiv]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

super fantastisk, hyper rolig

super fantastisk, hyper rolig

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation! 

Du gjorde ett super duper jobb på presentationen!

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tee-hee
tee-hee
[interjektion]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

hi-hi, he-he

hi-hi, he-he

Ex: Tee-hee! I can't believe we pulled that off! 

Tee-hee! Jag kan inte fatta att vi lyckades med det!

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up your nose with a rubber hose

used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: I don't care what you sayup your nose with a rubber hose! 
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wear and tear

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: He was worried about the wear and tear on his shoes from all the walking. 
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wham-bam, thank you ma'am

used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: He didn’t want a long-term relationshipjust a wham-bam, thank you ma’am, and move on. 
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what is the plan, Sam?

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: What's the plan, Sam? Are we heading out or sticking around? 
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to [wheel] and [deal]

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

göra upp bakom kulisserna, göra skumma uppgörelser

göra upp bakom kulisserna, göra skumma uppgörelser

Ex: She wheeled and dealt behind closed doors to push her rival out. 

Hon gjorde upp bakom stängda dörrar för att knuffa ut sin rival.

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