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Street Talk 3-boken - Lektion 2

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(as|) plain as the nose on  {one's} face

really easy to understand or notice

uppenbart, solklart

uppenbart, solklart

Ex: The signs of water damage were plain as the nose on your face. 

Tecknen på vattenskadan var uppenbara.

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flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

kortvarig framgång, framgång som inte varar

kortvarig framgång, framgång som inte varar

Ex: Critics dismissed the trend as a flash in the pan. 

Kritiker avfärdade trenden som en kortvarig framgång.

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to go together

to be in a romantic relationship

gå ut tillsammans, vara i ett förhållande

gå ut tillsammans, vara i ett förhållande

Ex: Do you think they’ll go together officially or just keep it casual? 

Tror du att de kommer att gå ihop officiellt eller bara hålla det avslappnat?

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to [hit] the nail on the head

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

slå huvudet på spiken, träffa helt rätt

slå huvudet på spiken, träffa helt rätt

Ex: I think your diagnosis hits the nail on the head. 

Jag tycker att din diagnos slår huvudet på spiken.

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love at first sight

an immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time

Ex: Some say love at first sight is just a myth, but for them, it was a reality. 
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to [pop] the question

to propose someone to join one in marriage

friar, äktenskapsförslag

friar, äktenskapsförslag

Ex: It was a surprise when he popped the question. 

Det var en överraskning när han friade.

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to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

driva med någon, skoja med någon

driva med någon, skoja med någon

Ex: I panicked when they said my car had been towed, but they were just pulling my leg. 

Jag fick panik när de sa att min bil hade blivit bortbogserad, men de skojade bara med mig.

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to [rob] the cradle

to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one

dejta mycket yngre, stor åldersskillnad

dejta mycket yngre, stor åldersskillnad

Ex: They said he was robbing the cradle, but they stayed together. 

De sa att han dejtade någon mycket yngre, men de stannade tillsammans.

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to [tie] the knot

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

gifta sig, ingå äktenskap

gifta sig, ingå äktenskap

Ex: They finally tied the knot in a small ceremony. 

Till slut gifte de sig i en liten ceremoni.

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[get] hitched

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

gifta sig, slå till och gifta sig

gifta sig, slå till och gifta sig

Ex: My brother got hitched in a small ceremony. 
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to [walk] arm in arm

to walk closely with one's arm linked through another's

Ex: He offered his arm, and she smiled before they walked arm in arm down the street. 
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man
man
[interjektion]

used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions

Man, Jösses

Man, Jösses

Ex: Man, that was an incredible game! 
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to [strut] {one's} stuff

to walk or move confidently in a way that deliberately attracts attention, often to show off one’s physical appearance, style, or attractiveness

Ex: He used to be shy, but after hitting the gym, he’s strutting his stuff like a model. 
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to turn on

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

upphetsa, tända

upphetsa, tända

Ex: He didn’t realize that his humor would turn her on. 

Han insåg inte att hans humor skulle tända henne.

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Big Apple
Big Apple
[Substantiv]

a nickname for the city of New York, often used to refer to its cultural, economic, and social prominence

det Stora Äpplet, New York

det Stora Äpplet, New York

Ex: The Big Apple is known for its fast pace and endless opportunities. 

The Big Apple är känt för sin snabba takt och oändliga möjligheter.

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to [compare] apples and oranges

to attempt to compare two things that are very different and therefore cannot be meaningfully evaluated against each other

Ex: She kept comparing apples and oranges, confusing her decision-making process. 
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how do you like them apples

used to express surprise, defiance, or triumph after an unexpected event or outcome

Ex: She thought I was joking, but I showed up with tickets to the concert.  How do you like them apples? 
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pea brain
pea brain
[Substantiv]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

riktig idiot, person med väldigt lite vett

riktig idiot, person med väldigt lite vett

Ex: If you weren't such a pea brain, you'd realize that's a terrible idea. 

Om du inte var en sådan ärt-hjärna, skulle du inse att det är en fruktansvärd idé.

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beet red
beet red
[adjektiv]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

röd som en rödbeta, scharlakansröd

röd som en rödbeta, scharlakansröd

Ex: By the end of his furious rant, his face was beet red. 

Vid slutet av hans ursinniga utbrott var hans ansikte rött som en rödbeta.

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a bowl of cherries

a situation that is pleasant, easy, or enjoyable. Often used in the negative to indicate that life is not always simple or trouble-free

Ex: Losing his job reminded him that life isn’t always a bowl of cherries. 
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for corn's sake
for corn's sake
[interjektion]

used to show frustration, annoyance, or emphasis

För majsens skull, I majskornens namn

För majsens skull, I majskornens namn

Ex: I’ve explained this a hundred times—listen, for corn’s sake! 

Jag har förklarat detta hundra gånger—lyssna, för Guds skull !

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corn
corn
[Substantiv]

material, humor, music, or behavior regarded as excessively sentimental, clichéd, or old-fashioned

Ex: The song contains just enough corn to make it charming. 
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cornball
cornball
[Substantiv]

a person who is excessively sentimental, clichéd, or cheesy, often in a way that is considered outdated or awkward

överkänslig person, föråldrad person

överkänslig person, föråldrad person

Ex: Stop being such a cornball and say something real for once! 

Sluta vara så tjatig och säg något äkta för en gångs skull!

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fruit
fruit
[Substantiv]

a homosexual man

bög, homosexuell

bög, homosexuell

Ex: The word "fruit" was once used as an offensive insult for a gay man. 
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wrinkled as a prune

used to describe someone or something that is very wrinkled, typically due to old age or long exposure to the sun

Ex: After decades of work in the field, her hands were wrinkled as a prune. 
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pumpkin
pumpkin
[interjektion]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a partner, child, or close friend

älskling, gullis

älskling, gullis

Ex: You’re my pumpkin, and I’ll always take care of you. 

Du är min pumpa, och jag kommer alltid att ta hand om dig.

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sprout
sprout
[Substantiv]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

grodd, liten

grodd, liten

Ex: She’s a sprout, but she has such a sharp mind for her age. 

Hon är en grodd, men hon har ett så skarpt sinne för sin ålder.

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tomato
tomato
[Substantiv]

an attractive young woman

snygging

snygging

Ex: The detective novel describes the actress as a glamorous tomato. 
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