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1 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) mest2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) mest2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
2 the best part of
(most of; nearly (all of): I've read the best part of two hundred books on the subject.) størstedel* * *(most of; nearly (all of): I've read the best part of two hundred books on the subject.) størstedel -
3 the worst of it is (that)
(the most unfortunate etc aspect of the situation is (that).) det værste af det er, (at)* * *(the most unfortunate etc aspect of the situation is (that).) det værste af det er, (at) -
4 the worst of it is (that)
(the most unfortunate etc aspect of the situation is (that).) det værste af det er, (at)* * *(the most unfortunate etc aspect of the situation is (that).) det værste af det er, (at) -
5 the better part of
(most of: He talked for the better part of an hour.) størstedelen* * *(most of: He talked for the better part of an hour.) størstedelen -
6 the seamy side (of life)
(the roughest, most unpleasant side or aspect of human life.) vrangside* * *(the roughest, most unpleasant side or aspect of human life.) vrangside -
7 the seamy side (of life)
(the roughest, most unpleasant side or aspect of human life.) vrangside* * *(the roughest, most unpleasant side or aspect of human life.) vrangside -
8 for the most part
(mostly: For the most part, the passengers on the ship were Swedes.) for størstedelens vedkommende* * *(mostly: For the most part, the passengers on the ship were Swedes.) for størstedelens vedkommende -
9 up to the minute
(most modern or recent: Her clothes are always right up to the minute; up-to-the-minute clothes.) sidste mode* * *(most modern or recent: Her clothes are always right up to the minute; up-to-the-minute clothes.) sidste mode -
10 at (the) most
(taking the greatest estimate: There were fifty people in the audience at (the) most.) højst* * *(taking the greatest estimate: There were fifty people in the audience at (the) most.) højst -
11 at (the) most
(taking the greatest estimate: There were fifty people in the audience at (the) most.) højst* * *(taking the greatest estimate: There were fifty people in the audience at (the) most.) højst -
12 make the most of (something)
(to take advantage of (an opportunity etc) to the greatest possible extent: You'll only get one chance, so you'd better make the most of it!) få det bedste ud af* * *(to take advantage of (an opportunity etc) to the greatest possible extent: You'll only get one chance, so you'd better make the most of it!) få det bedste ud af -
13 make the most of (something)
(to take advantage of (an opportunity etc) to the greatest possible extent: You'll only get one chance, so you'd better make the most of it!) få det bedste ud af* * *(to take advantage of (an opportunity etc) to the greatest possible extent: You'll only get one chance, so you'd better make the most of it!) få det bedste ud af -
14 come to the point
1) ((also get to the point) to reach the most important consideration in a conversation etc: He talked and talked but never came to the point.) komme til sagen2) ((only with it as subject) to arrive at the moment when something must be done: He always promises to help, but when it comes to the point he's never there.) komme til stykket* * *1) ((also get to the point) to reach the most important consideration in a conversation etc: He talked and talked but never came to the point.) komme til sagen2) ((only with it as subject) to arrive at the moment when something must be done: He always promises to help, but when it comes to the point he's never there.) komme til stykket -
15 in the know
(having information possessed only by a small group of people: People in the know tell me that she is the most likely person to get the job.) indviet* * *(having information possessed only by a small group of people: People in the know tell me that she is the most likely person to get the job.) indviet -
16 at the outside
(at the most: I shall be there for an hour at the outside.) aller højst* * *(at the most: I shall be there for an hour at the outside.) aller højst -
17 up-to-the-minute
(including or giving the most recent information: up-to-the-minute news.) allersenest; sidst* * *(including or giving the most recent information: up-to-the-minute news.) allersenest; sidst -
18 man of the world
(a sophisticated man who is not likely to be shocked or surprised by most things: You can speak freely - we're all men of the world.) verdensmand* * *(a sophisticated man who is not likely to be shocked or surprised by most things: You can speak freely - we're all men of the world.) verdensmand -
19 main
[mein] 1. adjective(chief, principal or most important: the main purpose; the main character in the story.) hoved-2. noun((also mains) the chief pipe or cable in a branching system of pipes or cables: The water's been turned off at the main(s); ( also adjective) the mains electricity supply.) hovedledning; hoved-- mainly- mainland
- mainspring
- mainstream* * *[mein] 1. adjective(chief, principal or most important: the main purpose; the main character in the story.) hoved-2. noun((also mains) the chief pipe or cable in a branching system of pipes or cables: The water's been turned off at the main(s); ( also adjective) the mains electricity supply.) hovedledning; hoved-- mainly- mainland
- mainspring
- mainstream -
20 sea
[si:] 1. noun1) ((often with the) the mass of salt water covering most of the Earth's surface: I enjoy swimming in the sea; over land and sea; The sea is very deep here; ( also adjective) A whale is a type of large sea animal.) hav; hav-2) (a particular area of sea: the Baltic Sea; These fish are found in tropical seas.) hav3) (a particular state of the sea: mountainous seas.) bølgegang•- seawards- seaward
- seaboard
- sea breeze
- seafaring
- seafood 2. adjectiveseafood restaurants.) skaldyrs-- seafront- sea-going
- seagull
- sea level
- sea-lion
- seaman
- seaport
- seashell
- seashore
- seasick
- seasickness
- seaside
- seaweed
- seaworthy
- seaworthiness
- at sea
- go to sea
- put to sea* * *[si:] 1. noun1) ((often with the) the mass of salt water covering most of the Earth's surface: I enjoy swimming in the sea; over land and sea; The sea is very deep here; ( also adjective) A whale is a type of large sea animal.) hav; hav-2) (a particular area of sea: the Baltic Sea; These fish are found in tropical seas.) hav3) (a particular state of the sea: mountainous seas.) bølgegang•- seawards- seaward
- seaboard
- sea breeze
- seafaring
- seafood 2. adjectiveseafood restaurants.) skaldyrs-- seafront- sea-going
- seagull
- sea level
- sea-lion
- seaman
- seaport
- seashell
- seashore
- seasick
- seasickness
- seaside
- seaweed
- seaworthy
- seaworthiness
- at sea
- go to sea
- put to sea
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