Common Swedish idioms and proverbs drawn from everyday speech and folk wisdom. Front: the Swedish idiom or proverb. Back: English meaning.
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- Det är ingen ko på isen
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there is no rush, no need to worry- Att glida in på en räkmacka
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to have things handed to you easily- Att kasta pärlor för svin
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to waste something good on those who don't appreciate it- Ingen rök utan eld
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there is no smoke without fire- Att ha en skruv lös
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to have a screw loose- Att slå två flugor i en smäll
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to kill two birds with one stone- Borta bra men hemma bäst
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there is no place like home- Att gå som katten kring het gröt
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to beat around the bush- Man ska inte skåda hunden på håren
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don't judge a book by its cover- Att bita i det sura äpplet
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to bite the bullet- Att ha is i magen
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to stay calm under pressure- Morgonstund har guld i mun
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the early bird catches the worm- Att tala rent ut skeppet
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to speak frankly- Att sätta allt på ett kort
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to put all one's eggs in one basket- Där ligger hunden begraven
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that is the crux of the matter
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