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1 his etc shame
(it is a cause of shame to me, him etc that: To my shame, my daughter always beats me at chess.) till min (hans etc.) skam, skam till sägandes -
2 his etc days are numbered
(he etc won't last much longer.) -
3 on my/his (etc) account
(because of me, him etc or for my, his etc sake: You don't have to leave early on my account.) för min, (hans) skull -
4 on my/his (etc) account
(because of me, him etc or for my, his etc sake: You don't have to leave early on my account.) för min, (hans) skull -
5 put someone etc through his etc paces
(to make someone etc show what he etc can do: He put his new car through its paces.)English-Swedish dictionary > put someone etc through his etc paces
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6 his
pron. hans* * *(he, she etc looked suddenly disappointed.) han (hon, de) blev lång[] i ansiktet -
7 his case was heard
han var hörd (förhörd, utredd etc.) -
8 it serves you etc right
(you etc deserve your misfortune etc: He has done no work so it will serve him right if he fails his exam.) -
9 second etc place
(expressions used to show steps in an argument, explanation etc: He decided not to buy the house, because in the first place it was too expensive, and in the second place it was too far from his office.) för det första/andra -
10 put (someone) in his place
(to remind (someone), often in a rude or angry way, of his lower social position, or lack of importance, experience etc.) sätta ngn på plats -
11 put (someone) in his place
(to remind (someone), often in a rude or angry way, of his lower social position, or lack of importance, experience etc.) sätta ngn på plats -
12 -its etc -name
noun (used in referring vaguely to a person or thing: Where does what's-his-name live?) -
13 badly etc of
(to have a good, or bad, opinion of: She thought highly of him and his poetry.) ha höga tankar om/inte ha några höga tankar om -
14 be all fingers and thumbs / my etc fingers are all thumbs
(to be very awkward or clumsy in handling or holding things: He was so excited that his fingers were all thumbs and he dropped the cup.) vara fumlig (valhänt)English-Swedish dictionary > be all fingers and thumbs / my etc fingers are all thumbs
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15 force
n. kraft; styrka; vapenmakt; tvång; våld; (laga) kraft, auktoritet; nödvändighet; innebörd--------v. tvinga; nödga; betvinga; pressa; driva ut; bryta upp, tränga på* * *[fo:s] 1. noun1) (strength or power that can be felt: the force of the wind.) styrka, kraft2) (a person or thing that has great power: the forces of Nature.) styrka, kraft, makt3) ((sometimes with capital) a group of men prepared for action: the police force; the Royal Air Force.) styrka, trupp, kår2. verb1) (to make (someone or something) do something, go somewhere etc, often against his etc will: He forced me to give him money.) tvinga2) (to achieve by strength or effort: He forced a smile despite his grief.) tvinga (pressa) fram•- forced- forceful
- forcefully
- forces
- in
- into force -
16 account
n. ett affärsavtal som tillåter användandet av något; ett formellt avtal där kunden ges tillträdelse till ett datasystem el. en Internet server (data, Internet) ; rapport; beskrivelse; förklaring--------v. redovisa; räknas; hänvisa (till)* * *1) (an arrangement by which a person keeps his money in a bank: I have (opened) an account with the local bank.) räkning2) (a statement of money owing: Send me an account.) räkenskaper3) (a description or explanation (of something that has happened): a full account of his holiday.) konto4) (an arrangement by which a person makes a regular (eg monthly) payment instead of paying at the time of buying: I have an account at Smiths.) konto5) ((usually in plural) a record of money received and spent: You must keep your accounts in order; ( also adjective) an account book.) redogörelse•- accountant
- account for
- on account of
- on my/his etc account
- on my/his account
- on no account
- take something into account
- take into account
- take account of something
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17 honour
n. heder, respekt, ädelhet--------v. hedra, visa respekt; hålla ett löfte* * *['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) ära, heder2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) ära, heder3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) ära4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) ära, heder, vördnad5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) ära, heder6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) hedersbetygelse, utmärkelse7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Nåd, Höghet2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) ära, hedra, vörda2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) göra ngn den äran, hedra3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) hedra4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) infria, fullgöra•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour -
18 release
n. frigivning; utsläppning av film eller skiva; offentliggörande--------v. släppa; befria; frigöra; lossa* * *[rə'li:s] 1. verb1) (to set free; to allow to leave: He was released from prison yesterday; I am willing to release him from his promise to me.) frige, befria2) (to stop holding etc; to allow to move, fall etc: He released (his hold on) the rope.) släppa efter []3) (to move (a catch, brake etc) which prevents something else from moving, operating etc: He released the handbrake and drove off.) släppa (lossa) []4) (to allow (news etc) to be made known publicly: The list of winners has just been released.) offentliggöra5) (to offer (a film, record etc) to the general public: Their latest record will be released next week.) släppa []2. noun1) (the act of releasing or being released: After his release, the prisoner returned to his home town; the release of a new film; ( also adjective) the release catch.) frigivning, utsläppande, publicering,utlösnings-2) (something that is released: This record is their latest release; The Government issued a press release (= a statement giving information about something, sent or given to newspapers, reporters etc).) publicering, []släppande, meddelande, release -
19 fire
n. eld; brand, eldsvåda; skott (lossning); brasa; glöd; entusiasm; passion--------v. avskeda; sätta eld på, antända; skjuta av (med skjutvapen); egga upp; glöda; kasta; börja brinna; vara upphetsad* * *1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) eld, brasa, eldsvåda, brand2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) kamin3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) eld4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) hetta, glöd5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) eld, skottlossning, beskjutning2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) bränna2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) elda upp, egga3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) avlossa4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) skjuta5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) beskjuta, öppna eld6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) sparka, avskeda•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire -
20 stand
n. ställning; fot, stativ; ståndpunkt; vittnesbås; läktare; taxistation--------v. stå; ställa, resa; ställa sig upp, resa sig; stå kvar, stanna; stå ut med; bjuda på* * *[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stå2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) stå (ställa sig) upp3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) stå stilla4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) stå fast5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) ligga, vara belägen6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) förhålla sig, ligga till7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) ställa upp8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) ställa9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) undergå, stå [], tåla10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) bjuda på2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) posto, ställning, ståndpunkt2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) ställ, ställning3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stånd, kiosk4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) åskådarläktare5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) vittnesbås•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) varaktighet2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) ställning, status•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) standby-5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) med (på) standbybiljett- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to
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