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  abide by

  to accept and follow a rule, law, decision, or instruction

  at acceptere og følge en regel, lov, beslutning eller instruktion

  You must abide by the school rules if you want to stay in the library.

  Du skal overholde skolens regler, hvis du vil blive på biblioteket.

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  account for

  to give a reason or explanation for something that has happened or for something you have done.

  At give en grund eller forklaring på noget, der er sket, eller noget du har gjort.

  The manager asked the employee to account for his long lunch break yesterday.

  Lederen bad medarbejderen om at redegøre for sin lange frokostpause i går.

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  act (up) on

  to do something as a result of information, advice, or a suggestion you have received.

  At gøre noget som følge af information, råd eller et forslag, man har modtaget.

  If you receive good advice, you should act on it to improve your situation.

  Hvis du får et godt råd, bør du handle på det for at forbedre din situation.

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  act out

  to behave badly or show your feelings through inappropriate or disruptive actions, especially when upset or seeking attention

  at opføre sig dårligt eller vise sine følelser gennem upassende eller forstyrrende handlinger, især når man er oprørt eller søger opmærksomhed

  When children feel ignored, they sometimes act out by making loud noises in class.

  Når børn føler sig overset, kan de nogle gange udvise dårlig opførsel ved at larme i klassen.

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  act up

  to behave badly or cause trouble, especially when trying to get attention. Often used to talk about children.

  At opføre sig dårligt eller skabe problemer, især for at få opmærksomhed. Ofte brugt om børn.

  During the family dinner, the kids started to act up because they were bored.

  Under familiemiddagen begyndte børnene at lave ballade, fordi de kedede sig.

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  add on

  to include an extra amount or item in the total, especially in calculations or when paying for something.

  at inkludere et ekstra beløb eller en ekstra vare i det samlede beløb, især ved beregninger eller betaling.

  Don't forget to add on the tax when you calculate the final price.

  Glem ikke at lægge moms til, når du beregner den endelige pris.

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  add up

  to calculate the total of several numbers or amounts; to make sense or be reasonable when everything is considered.

  at beregne summen af flere tal eller beløb; at give mening eller være rimelig, når alt tages i betragtning.

  If you add up the prices of all the groceries in your cart, you can find out how much money you need to pay.

  Hvis du lægger sammen priserne på alle dagligvarerne i din kurv, kan du finde ud af, hvor mange penge du skal betale.

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  air out

  To let fresh air into something to make it smell better or get rid of bad smells.

  At lukke frisk luft ind i noget for at få det til at lugte bedre eller fjerne dårlige lugte.

  Remember to air out your sneakers, James. They always smell bad after you play soccer.

  Husk at lufte dine sneakers, James. De lugter altid dårligt efter fodbold.

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  allow for

  to consider or include something when making plans or calculating something.

  at tage noget i betragtning eller medregne noget, når man planlægger eller beregner.

  When making the schedule, you should allow for possible delays due to traffic.

  Når du laver tidsplanen, bør du tage højde for mulige forsinkelser på grund af trafik.

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  allow in

  to let someone enter a place.

  at give nogen lov til at komme ind et sted.

  If you forget your ID, the security guard won't allow you in.

  Hvis du glemmer dit ID, vil vagten ikke lade dig komme ind.

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  ally with

  to join or cooperate with a person or group for a common purpose, usually to achieve a goal or face a challenge together

  at gå sammen med eller samarbejde med en person eller gruppe for et fælles mål, typisk for at opnå noget eller tackle en udfordring sammen

  Many countries allied with each other during the war.

  Mange lande allierede sig med hinanden under krigen.

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  answer for

  to take responsibility for or be held accountable for someone or something, especially when something has gone wrong.

  At tage ansvar for eller blive holdt ansvarlig for nogen eller noget, især når noget er gået galt.

  Parents often have to answer for their children's behavior at school.

  Forældre skal ofte stå til ansvar for deres børns opførsel i skolen.

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  ask for

  To say what you want or need; to make a request for something.

  At sige hvad du vil have eller har brug for; at bede om noget.

  I asked for some water at the restaurant.

  Jeg bad om noget vand på restauranten.

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  ask in

  to invite someone to come inside your home or another place you are in.

  At invitere nogen indenfor i dit hjem eller et andet sted, du befinder dig.

  When my friend stopped by, I asked her in for a cup of tea.

  Da min ven stoppede forbi, inviterede jeg hende ind til en kop te.

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  ask out

  To invite someone to go on a romantic date with you.

  At invitere nogen på en romantisk date.

  He was too shy to ask the girl he liked out, so she invited him to dinner instead.

  Han var for genert til at invitere pigen, han kunne lide, ud, så hun inviterede ham på middag i stedet.

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  ask round

  To invite someone to come to your home, usually for a meal, drink, or to spend time together. A similar phrase is 'ask over'.

  At invitere nogen hjem til dig, typisk til et måltid, en drink eller for at hygge sig sammen. Et lignende udtryk er 'ask over'.

  I'm going to ask my friend round to watch a movie this weekend.

  Jeg vil invitere min ven hjem for at se en film i weekenden.

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  attend to

  to deal with or take care of someone or something that needs your attention.

  At tage sig af nogen eller noget, der har brug for din opmærksomhed.

  Please attend to your homework before watching TV.

  Venligst tag dig af dine lektier, før du ser fjernsyn.

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  auction off

  to sell something to the person who offers the most money, usually at a public event called an auction.

  At sælge noget til den person, der byder højest, normalt ved en offentlig auktion.

  They decided to auction off their old furniture online.

  De besluttede at auktionere deres gamle møbler væk online.

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  average out

  To result in a number or amount that is the average when you add several numbers together and divide by how many there are.

  At ende med et tal eller en mængde, der er gennemsnittet, når man lægger flere tal sammen og dividerer med, hvor mange der er.

  The monthly expenses average out at $500 over the year.

  De månedlige udgifter gennemsnitlig 500 dollars om året.

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  back away

  To move slowly backwards from someone or something, usually because you are scared or want to avoid danger.

  At bevæge sig langsomt baglæns fra nogen eller noget, normalt fordi du er bange eller vil undgå fare.

  Please back away from the edge of the platform.

  Venligst træd tilbage fra kanten af perronen.

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  back down

  to stop arguing or fighting and accept that you cannot win or continue; to give up your position in a disagreement.

  at stoppe med at argumentere eller kæmpe og acceptere, at du ikke kan vinde eller fortsætte; at give op på din position i en uenighed.

  After a long discussion, Julia decided to back down from the argument to keep the peace.

  Efter en lang diskussion besluttede Julia at trække sig tilbage fra skænderiet for at bevare freden.

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  back off

  to move away from a person or object, especially when told to or when it is safer; Synonym: 'back away'

  at flytte sig væk fra en person eller genstand, især når det bliver sagt til dig, eller når det er mere sikkert; Synonym: 'træde tilbage'

  The police told the crowd to back off from the accident scene.

  Politiet bad mængden om at trække sig tilbage fra ulykkesstedet.

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  back off

  to stop being involved or to stop bothering someone about something. It is often used to tell someone to leave a person or topic alone and not interfere.

  At holde op med at blande sig eller holde op med at genere nogen omkring noget. Ofte brugt til at sige til nogen, at de skal lade en person eller et emne være og ikke blande sig.

  You should back off from asking so many questions about my personal life.

  Du burde trække dig tilbage fra at stille så mange spørgsmål om mit privatliv.

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  back out

  To decide not to do something you agreed to do, or to withdraw from a plan, agreement, or commitment.

  At beslutte ikke at gøre noget, man havde aftalt, eller at trække sig fra en plan, aftale eller forpligtelse.

  He promised to help us move, but he backed out at the last minute.

  Han lovede at hjælpe os med at flytte, men han trak sig i sidste øjeblik.

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  back up

  to support what you say by giving proof, facts, or evidence

  at understøtte det, du siger, ved at give beviser, fakta eller dokumentation

  Can you back up your answer with some examples?

  Kan du understøtte dit svar med nogle eksempler?

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  back up

  To move in reverse, usually with a vehicle, or to go back to a previous part in a conversation or story. This is often used in American English.

  At bevæge sig baglæns, normalt med et køretøj, eller gå tilbage til en tidligere del af en samtale eller historie. Dette bruges ofte på amerikansk engelsk.

  Can you back the car up so I can open the garage door?

  Kan du bakke bilen op, så jeg kan åbne garageporten?

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  back up

  To make an extra copy of computer files or important information in case the original is lost or damaged.

  At lave en ekstra kopi af computerfiler eller vigtig information i tilfælde af, at originalen går tabt eller beskadiges.

  Mandy forgot to back up her assignment, so she had to start her work again when she accidentally deleted the file.

  Mandy glemte at tage backup af sin opgave, så hun måtte begynde forfra, da hun utilsigtet slettede filen.

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  back up

  To become blocked or obstructed, so that movement or flow is stopped or slowed down. This often happens with pipes, drains, or traffic.

  At blive blokeret eller tilstoppet, så bevægelse eller flow stopper eller nedsættes. Dette sker ofte med rør, afløb eller trafik.

  If you put too much food in the sink, the drain can back up and not work properly.

  Hvis du putter for meget mad i vasken, kan afløbet stoppe til og ikke fungere ordentligt.

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  bail out

  to help someone or something out of a difficult situation, especially by giving money or practical support.

  At hjælpe nogen eller noget ud af en vanskelig situation, især ved at give penge eller praktisk støtte.

  When Sarah couldn't pay her rent, her parents bailed her out by giving her some money.

  Da Sarah ikke kunne betale sin husleje, hjælpede hendes forældre hende ud ved at give hende nogle penge.

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  bowl over

  to greatly surprise or impress someone

  at overraske eller imponere nogen meget

  I was bowled over by the news about her winning the award.

  Jeg blev blæst bagover af nyheden om, at hun vandt prisen.

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  bang out

  to produce something quickly and often noisily, especially by hitting keys or playing an instrument forcefully

  at producere noget hurtigt og ofte larmende, især ved at slå på taster eller spille et instrument kraftigt

  Thalia was so angry that she banged out the letter of complaint on her computer keyboard.

  Thalia var så vred, at hun hamrede brevet ud på sit computertastatur.

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  bang up

  to damage or break something by hitting it or treating it roughly

  at ødelægge eller beskadige noget ved at slå på det eller behandle det hårdt

  The car was really banged up after crashing into the tree.

  Bilen var virkelig hård medtaget efter at have ramt træet.

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  barge in

  To enter a place suddenly and without being invited, often in a rude or noisy way.

  At træde ind et sted pludseligt og uden invitation, ofte på en uhøflig eller larmende måde.

  He just barged in while we were having a meeting and started talking.

  Han brased ind, mens vi havde møde, og begyndte at tale.

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  be after

  to be trying to find, get, or catch someone or something

  at prøve at finde, få eller fange nogen eller noget

  My brother is after my phone because he wants to use it.

  Min bror er ude efter min telefon, fordi han vil bruge den.

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  be on

  to be happening or shown, especially on television, radio, or at the theater

  at blive vist eller sendt, især på tv, radio eller i teatret

  The football match will be on TV tonight.

  Fodboldkampen vil blive vist på TV i aften.

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  bear down

  to push or press down firmly on someone or something with your strength or weight

  at trykke eller presse hårdt ned på nogen eller noget med din styrke eller vægt

  Make sure not to bear down too hard on your phone screen or you might crack it.

  Vær sikker på ikke at trykke hårdt ned på din telefonskærm, ellers kan den revne.

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  bear down

  to use all your effort and focus to finish something, especially when it is difficult.

  At bruge al din indsats og fokus på at få noget gjort, især når det er svært.

  If you bear down on your studies, you will pass the exam.

  Hvis du lægger al din energi i studierne, består du eksamen.

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  bear up

  to remain strong and positive in a difficult situation, or to support someone or something so they do not collapse or fail.

  At forblive stærk og positiv i en svær situation, eller at støtte nogen/noget, så de ikke bryder sammen eller fejler.

  She tried to bear up after hearing the bad news.

  Hun prøvede at holde ud efter at have hørt de dårlige nyheder.

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  bear upon

  to be connected to something or to have an effect on something.

  At være forbundet med noget eller have indflydelse på noget.

  Does this information bear upon our decision?

  Er denne information relevant for vores beslutning?

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  beat down

  to make someone agree to a lower price when you are buying something; to successfully bargain for a discount.

  At få nogen til at acceptere en lavere pris, når du køber noget; at forhandle sig succesfuldt frem til en rabat.

  She managed to beat down the price of the laptop at the market.

  Hun formåede at prutte prisen ned på computeren på markedet.

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  beat down

  to shine or fall very hard and strongly on someone or something, especially about the sun or rain.

  At skinne eller falde meget hårdt og kraftigt på nogen eller noget, især om solen eller regnen.

  The sun beat down on the players during the football match.

  Solen baskede ned på spillerne under fodboldkampen.

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  beat in (to)

  To teach someone something by repeating it many times, often in a strict or forceful way. It means to make sure someone learns something by practicing or hearing it again and again.

  At lære nogen noget ved gentagelse, ofte på en streng eller kraftfuld måde.

  The coach beat the safety rules into the players so they wouldn't get hurt.

  Træneren bankede sikkerhedsreglerne ind i spillerne, så de ikke kom til skade.

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  beat out

  to make a strong or regular rhythm by hitting something, especially in music

  at skabe en kraftig eller regelmæssig rytme ved at slå på noget, især i musik

  Tony beat out a steady rhythm on his drum kit.

  Tony trommede en stabil rytme på sit trommesæt.

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  beat up

  to hurt someone by hitting them many times, usually in a fight.

  At gøre nogen fortræd ved at slå dem flere gange, normalt i en slagsmål.

  The bullies beat up Tom after school.

  Bøllerne bankede Tom gennem efter skole.

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  beef up

  to make something stronger, more effective, or more impressive

  at gøre noget stærkere, mere effektivt eller mere imponerende

  The company beefed up its security to protect important information.

  Virksomheden forstærkede sin sikkerhed for at beskytte vigtige oplysninger.

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  beg off

  To politely say you cannot do something you were invited or expected to do.

  At høfligt sige, at du ikke kan gøre noget, du er inviteret til eller forventet at gøre.

  She had to beg off dinner with her friends because she was not feeling well.

  Hun måtte melde fra til middagen med sine venner, fordi hun ikke havde det godt.

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  belly out

  When something, like a sail or a piece of fabric, is pushed outward and filled with air or wind, so that it sticks out in a round shape.

  Når noget, som et sejl eller et stykke stof, skubbes udad og fyldes med luft eller vind, så det buer ud i en rund form.

  The sails bellied out as the wind blew strongly during the race.

  Sejlene buede ud da vinden blæste kraftigt under kapsejladsen.

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  belt along

  to move very quickly, especially along a road or path

  at bevæge sig meget hurtigt, især langs en vej eller sti

  The truck belted along the highway, passing all the other cars.

  Lastbilen drønede afsted på motorvejen og overhalede alle de andre biler.

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  belt out

  to sing a song or play music very loudly and with a lot of energy

  at synge en sang eller spille musik meget højt og energisk

  She loves to belt out her favorite songs at karaoke.

  Hun elsker at synge igennem sine yndlingssange til karaoke.

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  bet on

  to risk money or something valuable by guessing the result of an event, usually a game, race, or other competition; or to strongly expect that something will happen.

  At risikere penge eller noget værdifuldt ved at gætte udfaldet af en begivenhed, typisk et spil, et løb eller en konkurrence; eller at forvente stærkt, at noget sker.

  I always bet $10 on the Super Bowl because it's so exciting to see if my team will win.

  Jeg spiller altid 10 dollars på Super Bowl, fordi det er så spændende at se, om mit hold vinder.

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  bite off

  To use your teeth to remove a part of something by biting it.

  At bruge dine tænder til at fjerne en del af noget ved at bide det af.

  Tom bit off a big piece of his sandwich.

  Tom bed et stort stykke af sin sandwich.

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  blab out

  To tell a secret or private information to other people, especially when you should keep it to yourself. Synonym: 'spill the beans'.

  At fortælle en hemmelighed eller privat information til andre, især når du burde holde det for dig selv. Synonym: 'sladre'.

  Sam was upset to find out that Joanna blabbed out his secret to everyone at the party.

  Sam blev ked af at finde ud af, at Joanna sladrede om hans hemmelighed til alle til festen.

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  black out

  to hide or remove information so that people cannot see or hear it, especially in media, documents, or broadcasts.

  At skjule eller fjerne information, så folk ikke kan se eller høre det, især i medier, dokumenter eller udsendelser.

  The government decided to black out parts of the news report for security reasons.

  Regeringen besluttede at sortere dele af nyhedsrapporten fra af sikkerhedshensyn.

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  black out

  To suddenly lose consciousness or temporarily forget what happened, often because of an accident or drinking too much alcohol.

  At miste bevidstheden pludseligt eller midlertidigt glemme, hvad der skete, ofte på grund af en ulykke eller for meget alkohol.

  Isaac blacked out after being hit on the head during the football game.

  Isaac besvimede, efter han blev ramt i hovedet under fodboldkampen.

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  black out

  to suddenly lose electrical power, or to cover windows so no light can be seen from outside.

  At miste strøm pludseligt, eller at dække vinduer til, så der ikke kan ses lys udefra.

  The stadium blacked out after the storm damaged the power lines.

  Stadionet mistede strømmen efter stormen beskadigede ledningerne.

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  blank out

  to deliberately forget or stop thinking about something, often because it is unpleasant or difficult to remember

  bevidst at glemme eller stoppe med at tænke på noget, ofte fordi det er ubehageligt eller svært at huske

  Some people blank out the details of a bad experience to protect themselves from emotional pain.

  Nogle mennesker lukker helt af for detaljerne af en dårlig oplevelse for at beskytte sig mod følelsesmæssig smerte.

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  blank out

  to cover, remove, or erase information so that it cannot be seen or read, often for privacy or security reasons.

  at dække, fjerne eller slette oplysninger, så de ikke kan ses eller læses, ofte af hensyn til privatliv eller sikkerhed.

  Please blank out any personal information before you share this document.

  Venligst udvisk alle personlige oplysninger, før du deler dette dokument.

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  blare out

  to make a very loud and unpleasant noise, usually from speakers or electronic devices.

  At lave en meget høj og ubehagelig lyd, typisk fra højttalere eller elektroniske enheder.

  Music blared out from the speakers at the party.

  Musikken brølede ud fra højttalerne ved festen.

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  blast off

  (for a rocket or spacecraft) to leave the ground and go up into space

  (for en raket eller rumfartøj) at forlade jorden og gå ud i rummet

  The rocket blasted off from the launch pad this morning.

  Raketten skød af sted fra opsendelsespladsen i morges.

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  blast off

  To use strong force, like water or air, to remove something from a surface.

  At bruge stærk kraft, som vand eller luft, til at fjerne noget fra en overflade.

  They used a high-pressure hose to blast the dirt off the sidewalk.

  De brugte en højtryksrenser til at blæse snavset af fortovet.

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  blaze away

  to do something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, often quickly and without stopping.

  At gøre noget med masser af energi og entusiasme, ofte hurtigt og uden ophold.

  The band blazed away during their live performance.

  Bandet gav den gas under deres liveoptræden.

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  blaze away

  To shoot repeatedly at someone or something, especially with a lot of gunfire.

  At skyde gentagne gange mod nogen eller noget, især med meget skud.

  The soldiers blazed away at the enemy position.

  Soldaterne skød løs mod fjendens position.

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  blend in

  to look or behave like the people or things around you so that you are not noticed as different

  at se ud eller opføre sig som folk eller ting omkring dig, så du ikke bemærkes som anderledes

  The shy student tried to blend in with the rest of the class.

  Den generte elev forsøgte at blende ind med resten af klassen.

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  blink away

  to quickly open and close your eyes to try to make tears or something else go away from your eyes, usually so others don't notice your feelings.

  At åbne og lukke øjnene hurtigt for at få tårer eller andet væk fra øjnene, som regel for at andre ikke lægger mærke til dine følelser.

  She tried to blink away her tears during the sad movie.

  Hun forsøgte at blinke tårerne væk under den triste film.

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  block off

  To stop people or things from passing through an area by putting something in the way.

  At forhindre folk eller ting i at komme igennem et område ved at stille noget i vejen.

  The police blocked off the road after the accident.

  Politiet afspærrede vejen efter ulykken.

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  block up

  to completely fill or cover a space so that nothing can go through it

  at fylde eller dække et rum helt, så intet kan komme igennem

  The debris is blocking up the drains.

  Affaldet er ved at stoppe til afløbene.

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  blossom out

  to grow or develop in a noticeable and positive way, especially by becoming more confident, attractive, or skilled.

  At vokse eller udvikle sig på en bemærkelsesværdig og positiv måde, især ved at blive mere selvsikker, attraktiv eller dygtig.

  After joining the drama club, Jake really started to blossom out.

  Efter han kom med i dramaklubben, begyndte Jake virkelig at blomstre op.

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  blot out

  to hide or cover something so that it cannot be seen, especially by marking over it or blocking it from view

  at skjule eller dække noget, så det ikke kan ses, især ved at strege det over eller blokere det fra udsyn

  Please blot out the names on these documents before you share them.

  Venligst overstreg navnene på disse dokumenter, før du deler dem.

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  blow off

  To be removed or forced away by strong force, especially the wind or an explosion. It can also mean to ignore or not meet someone, especially in a casual or unfriendly way.

  At blive fjernet eller blæst væk af en stærk kraft, især vinden eller en eksplosion. Det kan også betyde at ignorere eller undgå at møde nogen, især på en afslappet eller uvenlig måde.

  The hat will blow off your head if the wind gets stronger.

  Hatten vil blæse af dit hoved, hvis vinden bliver stærkere.

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  blow out

  to go out or be extinguished because of a strong current of air

  at slukke eller blive slukket på grund af en stærk luftstrøm

  The wind was so strong that it blew out the candles on the table.

  Vinden var så kraftig, at den blæste lysene på bordet ud.

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  blow out

  to make a flame go out by blowing air at it from your mouth

  at få en flamme til at gå ud ved at puste på den med munden

  I blew out the candles on my birthday cake.

  Jeg blæste lysene ud på min fødselsdagskage.

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  blow out

  to stop working because of a sudden problem, usually due to damage or a fault inside, like an electrical issue.

  At stoppe med at virke pludseligt pga. et problem, ofte en skade eller fejl indeni, fx elektrisk.

  My hairdryer blew out this morning while I was using it.

  Min hårtørrer gik ud her til morgen, mens jeg brugte den.

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  blow over

  If something bad, like a problem or argument, blows over, it slowly goes away and people forget about it.

  Hvis noget dårligt som et problem eller et skænderi går over, så forsvinder det langsomt, og folk glemmer det.

  The argument with my friend will blow over soon.

  Skænderiet med min ven vil snart blæse over.

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  blow over

  To shock or amaze someone, usually because something is very surprising or impressive.

  At chokere eller overraske nogen, som regel fordi noget er meget overraskende eller imponerende.

  The ending of the movie will blow you over.

  Slutningen på filmen vil vælte dig omkuld.

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  blow up

  to make something explode or to destroy something with an explosion

  at få noget til at eksplodere eller ødelægge noget med en eksplosion

  The car blew up after the fuel caught fire.

  Bilen eksploderede, efter benzinen gik ild i.

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  blow up

  to say that something is more important, serious, or bigger than it really is; to exaggerate.

  At sige, at noget er vigtigere, alvorligere eller større end det egentlig er; at overdrive.

  Some newspapers like to blow up small stories to make them seem more dramatic.

  Nogle aviser kan godt lide at blæse op små historier for at gøre dem mere dramatiske.

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  blow up

  to suddenly become very angry and start shouting or expressing strong emotions in a loud way

  pludselig blive meget vred og begynde at råbe eller udtrykke stærke følelser højt

  Michael blew up at the students when they didn't pay attention in class.

  Michael flippede ud på eleverne, da de ikke lyttede i timen.

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  blow up

  to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger

  at fylde noget med luft eller gas, så det bliver større

  Can you help me blow up this beach ball?

  Kan du hjælpe mig med at puste denne strandbold op?

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  blow up

  to become very swollen or puffy, usually because of an allergy or injury

  at blive meget opsvulmet eller hævet, normalt på grund af en allergi eller skade

  Sarah is allergic to shellfish, so her face blows up if she eats shrimp.

  Sarah er allergisk over for skaldyr, så hendes ansigt hæver op, hvis hun spiser rejer.

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  blow up

  to make a photo, picture, or image bigger, especially so you can see more detail

  At gøre et foto eller billede større, så man kan se flere detaljer

  Can you blow up this photo? I want to see everyone's faces clearly.

  Kan du forstørre dette foto? Jeg vil gerne se alles ansigter tydeligt.

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  blubber out

  to say something while crying so much that it is hard to understand you.

  At sige noget, mens man græder så meget, at det er svært at forstå.

  Sophie blubbered out an apology after losing her favorite toy.

  Sophie stammede grådkvalt frem en undskyldning efter at have mistet sin yndlingslegetøj.

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  blurt out

  to suddenly say something without thinking, often because you are excited or nervous

  at sige noget pludseligt uden at tænke sig om, ofte fordi man er begejstret eller nervøs

  Giselle didn't mean to blurt out Chris's secret to everyone at the party.

  Giselle mente ikke at komme til at sige Chris' hemmelighed til alle til festen.

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  board up

  To cover windows or doors of a building with wooden boards, usually to protect it or keep people out.

  At dække vinduer eller døre på en bygning med træplader, ofte for at beskytte den eller forhindre adgang.

  After the hurricane warning, people boarded up their shop windows to prevent damage.

  Efter orkanvarslet spærrede folk forretningernes vinduer af med brædder for at forhindre skader.

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  bob about

  to move gently up and down in water or air, usually without a specific direction or purpose. Synonym: 'bob around'.

  At bevæge sig blidt op og ned i vand eller luft, oftest uden bestem retning eller formål. Synonym: 'vugge rundt'.

  The beach ball bobbed about on the waves all afternoon.

  Strandbolden vuggede rundt på bølgerne hele eftermiddagen.

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  boil down

  to make a liquid thicker and more concentrated by heating it so that some of the water goes away as steam.

  At gøre en væske tykkere og mere koncentreret ved at opvarme den, så noget af vandet fordamper som damp.

  Let the sauce boil down until it becomes thicker.

  Lad saucen koge ind, indtil den bliver tykkere.

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  boil down

  To simplify a complicated situation, idea, or problem to its most important point or basic meaning.

  At forenkle en kompliceret situation, idé eller problem til dets vigtigste punkt eller grundlæggende betydning.

  The contract boils down to one simple rule: pay on time.

  Kontrakten koges ned til én simpel regel: betal til tiden.

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  boil over

  For liquids: to flow over the side of a container when it gets too hot and starts to bubble too much.

  For væsker: at flyde over kanten af en beholder, når den bliver for varm og begynder at boble for meget.

  Be careful or the milk will boil over on the stove.

  Vær forsigtig, ellers vil mælken koge over på komfuret.

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  boil over

  If someone boils over, they suddenly become very angry and can't control their anger anymore.

  Hvis nogen koger over, bliver de pludselig meget vrede og kan ikke længere kontrollere deres vrede.

  She boiled over when she discovered her brother had broken her favorite mug.

  Hun kogte over, da hun opdagede, at hendes bror havde ødelagt hendes yndlingskrus.

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  bolt out (of)

  To suddenly and quickly leave a place, usually because of surprise, fear, or urgency.

  At forlade et sted pludseligt og hurtigt, ofte på grund af overraskelse, frygt eller hastværk.

  Tom bolted out of the house when he heard a loud crash outside.

  Tom styrtede ud af huset, da han hørte et højt brag udenfor.

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  book up

  to reserve or fill all available places, seats, or tickets for an event or location, so that nothing is left.

  At reservere eller fylde alle tilgængelige pladser, sæder eller billetter til en begivenhed eller et sted, så intet er tilbage.

  We need to book up the whole conference hall for the meeting.

  Vi skal booke alle konferencelokalets pladser til mødet.

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  boom out

  (For a sound) to be very loud and powerful, so it can be heard clearly and from far away.

  (For en lyd) at være meget høj og kraftfuld, så den kan høres tydeligt og på lang afstand.

  Loud music was booming out from the concert speakers.

  Høj musik dundrede ud fra koncertens højttalere.

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  boot out

  to force someone or something to leave a place, usually because they are not wanted there.

  At tvinge nogen eller noget til at forlade et sted, oftest fordi de ikke er ønsket der.

  The manager booted him out of the meeting for being rude.

  Lederen smed ham ud af mødet for at være uhøflig.

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  border on

  To be next to or very close to something; to share a boundary with something.

  At være ved siden af eller meget tæt på noget; at dele grænse med noget.

  The garden borders on the school playground.

  Haven grænser op til skolens legeplads.

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  boss around

  to keep telling someone what to do in an annoying or controlling way, often when you have no right to do so.

  At blive ved med at fortælle nogen, hvad de skal gøre på en irriterende eller kontrollerende måde, ofte når du ikke har ret til det.

  My older sister always bosses me around when our parents are not home.

  Min storesøster kommanderer altid rundt med mig, når vores forældre ikke er hjemme.

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  botch up

  to do something badly or carelessly so that it is not done well

  at gøre noget dårligt eller sjusket, så det ikke bliver gjort ordentligt

  If you don't follow the instructions, you might botch up the whole recipe.

  Hvis du ikke følger anvisningerne, kan du ødelægge hele opskriften.

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  bottle up

  To keep your feelings or emotions hidden inside and not express them.

  At holde dine følelser eller emotioner inde og ikke udtrykke dem.

  She tried to bottle up her anger during the meeting.

  Hun forsøgte at holde sin vrede inde under mødet.

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  bottom out

  To reach the lowest or worst level, usually before beginning to improve again.

  At nå det laveste eller værste niveau, som regel før det begynder at blive bedre igen.

  The economy bottomed out after several years of decline.

  Økonomien ramte bunden efter flere års nedgang.

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  bow down

  To physically bend your upper body forward, usually to show respect or submission. Often used when talking about showing respect to someone important or powerful.

  At bøje overkroppen fremad fysisk, normalt for at vise respekt eller underkastelse. Bruges ofte når man taler om at vise respekt for nogen, der er vigtig eller magtfuld.

  You don't have to bow down to him just because he’s your boss.

  Du behøver ikke bukke for ham, bare fordi han er din chef.

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  bow down (to)

  To accept someone else's power or authority over you, often because you feel you have no choice.

  At acceptere en andens magt eller autoritet over dig, ofte fordi du føler, du ikke har noget valg.

  She refused to bow down to the unfair rules at work.

  Hun nægtede at bukke under for de uretfærdige regler på arbejdet.

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  bow out (of)

  to leave a job, activity, or situation, especially because you want to or it is the right time to stop.

  At forlade et job, en aktivitet eller en situation, især fordi man har lyst eller det er det rigtige tidspunkt at stoppe.

  After many years in the company, Sarah decided to bow out and retire.

  Efter mange år i virksomheden besluttede Sarah at trække sig tilbage og gå på pension.

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  bowl over

  To greatly surprise or impress someone. When you are 'bowled over', you feel amazed or shocked (usually in a positive way).

  At overraske eller imponere nogen meget. Når du er 'bowled over', føler du dig forbløffet eller chokeret (ofte på en positiv måde).

  Tim was bowled over when he won the competition.

  Tim blev rigtig overrasket, da han vandt konkurrencen.

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  box in

  To limit someone's choices or freedom so they can't do what they want.

  At begrænse nogens valg eller frihed, så de ikke kan gøre, hvad de vil.

  Natalia was starting to feel like she was boxed in by her family's expectations.

  Natalia begyndte at føle sig indespærret af sin families forventninger.

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  box up

  to put someone or something into a small or restricted space, or to make someone feel trapped or confined.

  At placere nogen eller noget i et lille eller begrænset rum, eller få nogen til at føle sig fanget eller indespærret.

  I feel so boxed up in that tiny apartment.

  Jeg føler mig så lukket inde i den lille lejlighed.

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  box up

  to put things into a box, usually to move them or keep them organized.

  At putte ting i en kasse, typisk for at flytte dem eller holde dem organiseret.

  Henry helped Helen to box up her clothes before she moved to a new house.

  Henry hjalp Helen med at pakke hendes tøj ned før hun flyttede til et nyt hus.

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  branch out

  to start doing something different from what you usually do, especially in work or hobbies

  at begynde at gøre noget andet, end du plejer, især i arbejde eller hobbyer

  She decided to branch out into graphic design after years of working as a photographer.

  Hun besluttede at udvide sig til grafisk design efter flere år som fotograf.

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  break away

  to leave a group or organization because you want to be independent or do something different.

  At forlade en gruppe eller organisation, fordi du vil være uafhængig eller gøre noget andet.

  During the meeting, Jane broke away from the group to express her own opinion.

  Under mødet brød Jane ud af gruppen for at give udtryk for sin egen mening.

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  break away

  to interrupt or take someone away from what they are doing, usually because you need their attention for something else

  at afbryde eller få nogen væk fra det, de laver, oftest fordi du har brug for deres opmærksomhed til noget andet

  Could I break you away from your work for a quick question?

  Må jeg få dig væk fra dit arbejde for et hurtigt spørgsmål?

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  break away

  to escape or free yourself from someone or something that is holding you. Similar to: 'break free'.

  At undslippe eller befri sig fra nogen eller noget, der holder fast i dig. Ligner: 'slippe fri'.

  The dog tried to break away from its owner during the walk.

  Hunden forsøgte at slippe fri fra sin ejer under gåturen.

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  break down

  When a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working because there is a problem or it is damaged.

  Når en maskine eller et køretøj bryder sammen, stopper det med at virke, fordi der er et problem eller det er beskadiget.

  My car broke down on the way to work.

  Min bil brød sammen på vej til arbejde.

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  break down

  to separate something into smaller parts, or to take something apart so it is easier to move, understand, or repair

  at skille noget ad i mindre dele, eller tage noget fra hinanden så det er lettere at flytte, forstå eller reparere

  We need to break down the table after the party so it can be stored easily.

  Vi skal skille bordet ad efter festen, så det nemt kan opbevares.

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  break down

  To suddenly start crying or lose control of your emotions, especially in a difficult situation.

  At begynde at græde eller miste kontrollen over sine følelser, især i en svær situation.

  She broke down in tears when she heard the sad news.

  Hun brød sammen i gråd, da hun hørte de triste nyheder.

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  break in

  to enter a place (usually by force) without permission, often to steal something

  at komme ind et sted (normalt med magt) uden tilladelse, ofte for at stjæle noget

  Someone tried to break in last night, but the alarm scared them away.

  Nogen forsøgte at bryde ind i aftes, men alarmen skræmte dem væk.

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  break in

  To use something new until it becomes comfortable or works well. Most often, this is used for things like shoes or clothes. It can also mean to train an animal, especially a horse, so it behaves well.

  At bruge noget nyt, indtil det bliver behageligt eller fungerer godt. Oftest bruges det om sko eller tøj. Det kan også betyde at træne et dyr, især en hest, så det opfører sig ordentligt.

  Anna had to break in her new running shoes before the marathon.

  Anna skulle gå sine nye løbesko til før maratonløbet.

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  break into

  to suddenly start doing something, like laughing, singing, or talking, without warning

  at begynde pludseligt at gøre noget, som at grine, synge eller tale, uden advarsel

  The people behind me broke into laughter during the first scene of the movie.

  Folkene bag mig brød ud i latter under filmens første scene.

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  break into

  to enter a building, car, or other place illegally, especially by force; or to start doing something suddenly.

  At trænge ulovligt ind i en bygning, bil eller andet sted, typisk med magt; eller at begynde på noget pludseligt.

  Someone tried to break into my house last night.

  Nogen forsøgte at bryde ind i mit hus i aftes.

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  break off

  to suddenly stop doing something, especially speaking or an activity, before it is finished

  at stoppe pludseligt med at gøre noget, især at tale eller en aktivitet, før det er færdigt

  Sarah broke off in the middle of her sentence when the phone rang.

  Sarah afbrød midt i sin sætning, da telefonen ringede.

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  break off

  to remove or separate a part of something from the rest, usually by snapping or pulling it apart

  at fjerne eller adskille en del af noget fra resten, som regel ved at knække eller trække det fra hinanden

  Could you break me off a piece of chocolate?

  Kan du knække et stykke chokolade af til mig?

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  break out

  to start suddenly and unexpectedly, especially something such as a fight, a fire, or laughter.

  at starte pludseligt og uventet, især noget som slagsmål, brand eller latter.

  A fire broke out in the kitchen last night.

  Der udbrød brand i køkkenet i aftes.

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  break out

  to take something out that has been put away, because you are going to use it soon.

  At tage noget frem, som har været gemt væk, fordi du snart skal bruge det.

  Break out your party dress – we’re going to celebrate tonight!

  Find din festkjole frem – vi skal fejre i aften!

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  break out

  to escape from a place, especially by using force or a clever plan

  at undslippe et sted, især ved hjælp af magt eller en smart plan

  The prisoner tried to break out of prison.

  Fangen forsøgte at bryde ud af fængslet.

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  break through

  to force your way through a barrier or an obstacle, especially when it is difficult to pass.

  At tvinge sig igennem en barriere eller forhindring, især når det er svært at passere.

  The firefighters broke through the locked door to save the family.

  Brandmændene brød igennem den låste dør for at redde familien.

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  break up

  to divide something into smaller parts or pieces; or to end a relationship or event.

  At dele noget op i mindre dele; eller at afslutte et forhold eller en begivenhed.

  The teacher had to break up the fight between the students.

  Læreren var nødt til at afbryde slagsmålet mellem eleverne.

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  break up

  to stop a group or activity from continuing, especially an argument or a gathering

  At stoppe en gruppe eller aktivitet fra at fortsætte, især et skænderi eller en forsamling.

  The teacher broke the argument up before it got too serious.

  Læreren opløste diskussionen inden det blev for seriøst.

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  break up

  to end or finish a meeting, class, or other organized event, so people can leave and go home.

  At afslutte eller afslutte et møde, en klasse eller en anden organiseret begivenhed, så folk kan gå hjem.

  We'll break up at around 4pm, so everyone can go home.

  Vi slutter omkring kl. 16, så alle kan gå hjem.

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  breathe in

  To take air into your lungs through your nose or mouth.

  At tage luft ind i lungerne gennem næsen eller munden.

  Please breathe in deeply during your yoga class.

  Vær venlig at trække vejret ind dybt under din yogatime.

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  breathe out

  To let air go from your lungs through your nose or mouth; the opposite of breathing in.

  At lade luft forlade dine lunger gennem næse eller mund; det modsatte af at trække vejret ind.

  Breathe out slowly after taking a deep breath.

  Pust ud langsomt efter du har taget en dyb indånding.

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  breeze through

  To finish something very quickly and easily, without much effort. Synonym: 'sail through'.

  At afslutte noget meget hurtigt og nemt uden megen anstrengelse. Synonym: 'sail through'.

  Anna breezed through the job interview and got hired right away.

  Anna klarede jobsamtalen uden problemer og blev ansat med det samme.

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  bridge over

  To build or create something (like a bridge or another connection) to go over a gap, obstacle, or difficulty and connect two sides.

  At bygge eller skabe noget (som en bro eller anden forbindelse) for at komme over et hul, en forhindring eller vanskelighed og forbinde to sider.

  Engineers worked together to bridge over the busy road so pedestrians could cross safely.

  Ingeniører arbejdede sammen for at bygge bro over den travle vej, så fodgængere kunne krydse sikkert.

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  brim over

  to be so full that it goes over the edge; to overflow (physically or with emotion). Similar to 'brim with'.

  At være så fuld, at det løber over kanten; at flyde over (bogstaveligt eller følelsesmæssigt). Ligner 'brim with'.

  The cup was brimming over with coffee, so she had to pour some out.

  Koppen flød over med kaffe, så hun måtte hælde noget ud.

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  bring about

  to cause something to happen or to make something change

  at forårsage at noget sker eller ændres

  The invention of the internet brought about a big change in how people communicate.

  Opfindelsen af internettet førte til en stor ændring i, hvordan folk kommunikerer.

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  bring around

  to convince someone to change their opinion or agree with an idea or plan

  At overtale nogen til at ændre deres mening eller acceptere en idé eller plan

  We need to bring Joanne around to the idea of visiting Paris instead of Rome.

  Vi skal overtale Joanne til at tage til Paris i stedet for Rom.

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  bring down

  to make someone or something lose power, strength, or happiness; to cause someone or something to fall or fail.

  At få nogen eller noget til at miste magt, styrke eller lykke; at få nogen eller noget til at falde eller fejle.

  The scandal could bring down the government.

  Skandalen kan fælde regeringen.

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  bring in

  to earn or make money for a business or organization

  at tjene eller skaffe penge til en virksomhed eller organisation

  Our new product is expected to bring in a lot of money this year.

  Vores nye produkt forventes at bringe mange penge ind i år.

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  bring in

  to ask someone to join an activity, a group, or to help with something.

  At bede nogen om at deltage i en aktivitet, gruppe eller om at hjælpe med noget.

  We need to bring an expert in to fix the broken computer.

  Vi er nødt til at bringe en ekspert ind for at reparere den ødelagte computer.

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  bring off

  to succeed in doing something difficult; to achieve something successfully

  at lykkes med at gøre noget vanskeligt; at opnå noget med succes

  Despite the challenges, the team managed to bring off a victory.

  På trods af udfordringerne lykkedes det holdet at gennemføre en sejr.

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  bring on

  to make something or someone appear, or to cause something to happen, especially quickly or sooner than expected.

  At få noget eller nogen til at dukke op, eller forårsage at noget sker, især hurtigt eller tidligere end forventet.

  Bring on the music!

  Sæt i gang med musikken!

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  bring out

  to make a new product available for people to buy; to launch or publish something new.

  at gøre et nyt produkt tilgængeligt for salg; at lancere eller udgive noget nyt.

  The company will bring out a new model of their popular laptop next month.

  Virksomheden vil lancere en ny model af deres populære bærbare computer næste måned.

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  bring out

  to make something noticeable or easy to see, or to show something so that people can notice it

  at gøre noget bemærkelsesværdigt eller let at se, eller at vise noget, så folk lægger mærke til det

  She wore a red scarf to bring out the color of her eyes.

  Hun bar et rødt tørklæde for at fremhæve farven på sine øjne.

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  bring up

  to start talking about a subject or topic in a conversation or discussion

  at begynde at tale om et emne eller en sag i en samtale eller diskussion

  I want to bring up the idea of starting a new project during our next meeting.

  Jeg vil gerne tage idéen om at starte et nyt projekt op på vores næste møde.

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  bristle at

  To react with anger or annoyance to something someone says or does.

  At reagere med vrede eller irritation på noget, som nogen siger eller gør.

  She bristled at the criticism from her boss.

  Hun reagerede vredt på kritikken fra sin chef.

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  brush down

  to remove dust, dirt, or crumbs from someone or something using a brush or your hand.

  At fjerne støv, snavs eller krummer fra nogen eller noget med en børste eller hånden.

  She brushed down her coat after coming inside from the garden.

  Hun børstede sin frakke af efter at være kommet ind fra haven.

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  brush off

  To ignore someone or treat their ideas, opinions, or requests as unimportant.

  At ignorere nogen eller behandle deres ideer, meninger eller anmodninger som uvigtige.

  When John tried to talk to his boss about a promotion, she just brushed him off.

  Da John prøvede at tale med sin chef om en forfremmelse, affejede hun ham bare.

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  brush on

  to put something, like a liquid, onto a surface using a brush

  at påføre noget, som en væske, på en overflade med en pensel

  Brush on the sauce before baking the chicken.

  Pensl saucen på kyllingen, før du bager den.

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  brush up

  to review or practice something you learned before, so you don't forget it or can use it better.

  At genopfriske eller øve noget, du tidligere har lært, så du ikke glemmer det eller kan bruge det bedre.

  Matthew is brushing up on his English before the exam.

  Matthew er ved at genopfriske sit engelske før eksamen.

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  bubble over

  To be so full of joy or excitement that it is very easy for others to see or feel your happiness.

  At være så fuld af glæde eller spænding, at andre let kan se eller mærke din lykke.

  Children were bubbling over with excitement on the last day of school.

  Børnene bobler over af spænding på den sidste skoledag.

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  bubble up

  to appear or rise to the surface as bubbles, especially when something is heated; can also mean when a feeling or idea slowly becomes stronger and more noticeable

  At dukke op eller stige op til overfladen som bobler, især når noget opvarmes; kan også betyde, når en følelse eller idé langsomt bliver stærkere og mere tydelig.

  When the water started to boil, bubbles bubbled up to the surface.

  Da vandet begyndte at koge, bobler steg op til overfladen.

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  buck up

  to cheer up or become more positive, especially after feeling sad or discouraged

  at muntre sig op eller blive mere positiv, især efter at have været trist eller modløs

  Joe bucked up after talking to his friends.

  Joe kvikkede op efter at have talt med sine venner.

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  buckle down

  to start working very hard and seriously on something, especially after not working hard before.

  At begynde at arbejde meget hårdt og seriøst på noget, især efter ikke at have arbejdet hårdt før.

  I have to buckle down if I want to pass my exams.

  Jeg er nødt til at tage mig sammen, hvis jeg vil bestå mine eksamener.

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  buckle under

  To be unable to cope with pressure, stress, or demands, and therefore give in or fail.

  Ikke at kunne klare pres, stress eller krav og derfor give op eller fejle.

  Andrea's mother was worried that her daughter would buckle under the pressure of her final exams.

  Andreas mor var bekymret for, at hendes datter ville knække under presset fra de afsluttende eksamener.

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  budget for

  to plan how much money you will spend on something and save or set aside that amount for it.

  At planlægge hvor mange penge du vil bruge på noget og sætte det beløb til side.

  I budgeted $50 per week for groceries.

  Jeg har budgetteret 50 dollars om ugen til dagligvarer.

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  bugger off

  slang, British English. To tell someone to go away or leave immediately, usually in a rude or annoyed way.

  slang, britisk engelsk. At sige til nogen, at de skal gå væk eller forsvinde med det samme, som regel på en uhøflig eller irriteret måde.

  Paul was told to bugger off when he started bothering everyone at the party.

  Paul fik at vide, at han skulle skride af, da han begyndte at forstyrre alle til festen.

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  build in

  to include someone or something as a necessary part of a plan, system, or arrangement

  at inkludere nogen eller noget som en nødvendig del af en plan, et system eller en ordning

  We need to build regular feedback sessions into our weekly meetings.

  Vi er nødt til at indarbejde regelmæssige feedbacksessioner i vores ugentlige møder.

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  build on

  To use something as a base or starting point in order to make progress or add more to it.

  At bruge noget som grundlag eller udgangspunkt for at gøre fremskridt eller tilføje mere.

  We want to build on last year's success and make this event even better.

  Vi vil gerne bygge videre på sidste års succes og gøre dette arrangement endnu bedre.

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  build up

  to gradually increase in amount, size, or strength, or to make something do this; to prepare for an important event by gradually creating excitement or tension.

  At øge gradvist i mængde, størrelse eller styrke, eller få noget til det; at forberede sig på en vigtig begivenhed ved gradvist at skabe spænding eller forventning.

  Over time, dust builds up on furniture if you don't clean it.

  Med tiden ophobes støv på møbler, hvis du ikke gør rent.

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  build upon

  to use what you already have or what has already been done as a base to make something better or achieve more.

  At bruge det, du allerede har eller det, der allerede er gjort, som grundlag for at gøre noget bedre eller opnå mere.

  We must continue to build upon the excellent reputation that we've already established.

  Vi skal fortsætte med at bygge videre på det fremragende ry, vi allerede har skabt.

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  bulge out

  to stick out or swell outward because something is inside or pushing from inside

  at stikke ud eller bule udad, fordi noget er indeni eller presser indefra

  The suitcase was so full that it started to bulge out.

  Kufferten var så fuld, at den begyndte at buge ud.

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  bum about

  to spend time doing nothing important or to relax and wander without a particular purpose, often with someone. Synonym: 'bum around'

  At bruge tid på ikke at lave noget vigtigt eller slappe af og gå rundt uden særligt formål, ofte sammen med nogen. Synonym: 'daske rundt'.

  Andrew often bums about after classes.

  Andrew daske rundt ofte efter timerne.

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  bump into

  to meet someone unexpectedly, or to accidentally touch or hit someone or something.

  At møde nogen uventet eller at komme til at støde ind i nogen eller noget ved et uheld.

  I bumped into my old friend at the supermarket yesterday.

  Jeg stødte ind i min gamle ven i supermarkedet i går.

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  bump off

  slang. To kill someone, usually in a secret or violent way.

  Slang. At dræbe nogen, normalt på en hemmelig eller voldelig måde.

  In gangster movies, criminals often bump their enemies off.

  I gangsterfilm slår forbryderne ofte deres fjender ihjel.

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  bump up

  To increase the level, amount, or status of someone or something, often unexpectedly or suddenly.

  At øge niveauet, mængden eller statusen for nogen eller noget, ofte uventet eller pludseligt.

  The company decided to bump up everyone's salary this year.

  Virksomheden besluttede at højne alles løn i år.

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  bunch up

  To move things or people close together so there is less space between them.

  At flytte ting eller personer tæt sammen, så der bliver mindre plads imellem dem.

  Bunch up the clothes so they all fit in the suitcase.

  Klem tøjet sammen, så det hele kan være i kufferten.

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  bundle up

  to put on warm clothes to protect yourself from cold weather

  at tage varmt tøj på for at beskytte sig mod kulden

  Be sure to bundle up before you go outside; it's freezing today.

  Husk at klæde dig varmt på før du går udenfor; det er iskoldt i dag.

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  bundle up

  to tie or group things together into one package or bundle, usually so they are easier to carry or organize.

  At binde eller samle ting sammen til én pakke eller bundt, normalt så de er lettere at bære eller organisere.

  Please bundle up the newspapers so we can recycle them.

  Vil du venligst bunte sammen aviserne, så vi kan genanvende dem.

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  bunk off

  (British English) to leave school or work early or not go there, without permission, usually to avoid doing something you do not want to do.

  (Britisk engelsk) At forlade skole eller arbejde tidligt eller slet ikke møde op, uden tilladelse, normalt for at undgå noget man ikke ønsker at gøre.

  Some students tried to bunk off school to go to the amusement park.

  Nogle elever forsøgte at pjække fra skolen for at tage i forlystelsespark.

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  burn down

  to be destroyed or destroy something completely by fire so that only the basic structure or nothing at all is left

  At blive ødelagt eller ødelægge noget fuldstændigt ved ild, så kun grundstrukturen eller slet ingenting er tilbage.

  The old factory burned down last night.

  Den gamle fabrik brændte ned i nat.

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  burn off

  to get rid of something, often calories or fat, by using energy, usually through physical activity or exercise.

  At slippe af med noget, ofte kalorier eller fedt, ved at bruge energi, normalt gennem fysisk aktivitet eller motion.

  After eating a big meal, she went for a jog to burn off some calories.

  Efter et stort måltid tog hun ud at jogge for at forbrænde nogle kalorier.

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  burn out

  to use something so much that it stops working or is destroyed by excessive heat or overuse, especially when talking about machines or engines.

  At bruge noget så meget, at det holder op med at virke eller bliver ødelagt af overophedning eller overforbrug, især med maskiner eller motorer.

  If you leave the lights on all night, you might burn out the bulbs.

  Hvis du lader lyset være tændt hele natten, kan du brænde pærerne ud.

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  burn up

  to travel or drive somewhere very fast, especially in a car or other vehicle.

  At rejse eller køre et sted meget hurtigt, især i en bil eller andet køretøj.

  She burned up the highway trying to get to the concert on time.

  Hun susede afsted ad motorvejen for at nå koncerten til tiden.

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  burn up

  to use a lot of energy, especially by being active or exercising

  at bruge meget energi, især ved at være aktiv eller motionere

  You can burn up a lot of calories by going for a long walk.

  Du kan forbrænde mange kalorier ved at gå en lang tur.

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  burst in on

  to suddenly enter a place and interrupt someone or something when they are busy or in the middle of doing something.

  at pludselig komme ind et sted og afbryde nogen, når de er optaget eller midt i noget.

  The teacher was angry when students burst in on her during a meeting.

  Læreren blev vred, da eleverne brasede ind på hende under et møde.

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  burst out

  to suddenly start saying something or making a loud sound, often because of strong emotion

  pludselig begynde at sige noget eller lave en høj lyd, ofte på grund af stærke følelser

  She burst out laughing when she heard the joke.

  Hun brød ud i latter, da hun hørte joken.

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  burst out

  to leave or come out of a place very quickly and suddenly, almost like an explosion

  at forlade eller komme ud fra et sted meget hurtigt og pludseligt, næsten som en eksplosion

  The children burst out of the school when the bell rang.

  Børnene stormede ud af skolen, da klokken ringede.

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  bush out

  If a plant or part of a plant bushes out, it grows more leaves, branches, or stems, making it thicker and fuller in appearance.

  Hvis en plante eller en del af en plante busker sig, vokser den med flere blade, grene eller stængler og bliver dermed tykkere og fyldigere.

  The rosebush will bush out nicely if you prune it in the spring.

  Rosenbusken vil buske sig flot, hvis du beskærer den om foråret.

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  bust up

  to break or destroy something, often by making it come apart into smaller pieces.

  At ødelægge eller smadre noget, ofte ved at få det til at gå fra hinanden i mindre stykker.

  The kids accidentally busted up the table while they were playing.

  Børnene smadrede ved et uheld bordet, mens de legede.

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  bustle about

  to move around a place quickly and with energy, usually because you are busy doing things

  at bevæge sig hurtigt og energisk rundt et sted, typisk fordi man har travlt med noget

  Shoppers were bustling about the mall before the holidays.

  Shoppere farede rundt i centret før ferien.

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  butt in

  to suddenly interrupt someone while they are speaking, often when it is not your turn or you are not invited to join the conversation

  At afbryde nogen pludseligt, mens de taler, ofte når det ikke er din tur eller du ikke er inviteret til samtalen.

  'Please don't butt in while others are talking,' the teacher said.

  'Vær venlig ikke at blande dig, mens andre taler,' sagde læreren.

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  butter up

  to say nice things to someone or praise them a lot because you want them to do something for you or treat you well

  At sige pæne ting til nogen eller rose dem meget, fordi du vil have dem til at gøre noget for dig eller behandle dig godt

  He tried to butter up his boss by complimenting her on her work.

  Han forsøgte at smigre sin chef ved at komplimentere hendes arbejde.

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  buy in

  to buy a large amount of something to keep for later use, usually to make sure you don't run out

  at købe en stor mængde af noget for at gemme til senere brug, ofte for at sikre, at man ikke løber tør

  We always buy in extra snacks before a big party.

  Vi køber ind ekstra snacks før en stor fest.

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  buy into

  to purchase a share or part of something, like a business or an investment, so you become a part-owner along with others.

  At købe en andel eller del af noget, som en virksomhed eller en investering, så du bliver medejer sammen med andre.

  She decided to buy into a popular coffee shop with her friend.

  Hun besluttede at købe sig ind i en populær kaffebar sammen med sin ven.

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  buy off

  To give someone money or gifts to persuade them not to take action against you, usually to avoid trouble or to ignore something wrong.

  At give nogen penge eller gaver for at overtale dem til ikke at tage handling imod dig, ofte for at undgå problemer eller ignorere noget forkert.

  The driver tried to buy off the police officer when he was stopped for speeding.

  Chaufføren forsøgte at besto politibetjenten, da han blev stoppet for at køre for stærkt.

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  buy out

  To buy someone's share in a business or property so that you become the only owner.

  At købe nogens andel i en virksomhed eller ejendom, så du bliver den eneste ejer.

  Lance offered to buy out the other partners in the business.

  Lance tilbød at købe de andre partnere ud af forretningen.

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  buy up

  to buy all or most of something available, so that there is little or none left for other people.

  at købe alt eller det meste af noget, således at der kun er lidt eller intet tilbage til andre.

  They tried to buy up all the tickets for the concert.

  De forsøgte at opkøbe alle billetterne til koncerten.

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  buzz off

  To go away or leave, often used in an informal or unfriendly way to tell someone to go away.

  At gå væk eller forlade; bruges ofte uformelt eller uvenligt for at bede nogen om at gå.

  It's time for me to buzz off.

  Det er tid til, at jeg skrider.

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  cage in

  To keep someone or something inside a closed space, like a cage, so they can’t get out.

  At holde nogen eller noget inde i et lukket rum, som et bur, så de ikke kan slippe ud.

  We will cage in the rabbits to keep them safe in the garden.

  Vi vil burre kaninerne inde for at holde dem sikre i haven.

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  call for

  To go to a place to collect or pick up someone or something, usually to take them somewhere else.

  At tage et sted hen for at hente nogen eller noget, som regel for at bringe dem et andet sted hen.

  I'll call for you at your house before we go to the party.

  Jeg kommer og henter dig hjemme, før vi tager til festen.

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  call for

  to require something or say that something is needed

  at kræve noget eller sige, at noget er nødvendigt

  This recipe calls for two cups of flour, a cup of sugar, and six eggs.

  Denne opskrift kræver to kopper mel, en kop sukker og seks æg.

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  call in

  to ask someone to come for help, advice, or a meeting

  at bede nogen om at komme for at hjælpe, rådgive eller til et møde

  The principal called the student's parents in for a meeting.

  Rektoren kaldte elevens forældre ind til et møde.

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  call in

  To visit someone for a short time, often unexpectedly, usually when you are nearby.

  At besøge nogen i kort tid, ofte uventet, typisk når du er i nærheden.

  Joey decided to call in on Agnes since he was near her house.

  Joey besluttede at kigge forbi Agnes, da han var i nærheden af hendes hus.

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  call off

  To decide not to do something that was planned, especially an event or activity.

  At beslutte ikke at gennemføre noget der var planlagt, især en begivenhed eller aktivitet.

  The concert was called off because of the rain.

  Koncerten blev aflyst på grund af regn.

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  call on

  to ask someone to do something, such as answer a question or help with a task

  At bede nogen om at gøre noget, f.eks. svare på et spørgsmål eller hjælpe med en opgave.

  The teacher always calls on students to answer questions during class.

  Læreren beder altid elever om at svare på spørgsmål i timen.

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  call out

  to say something loudly so people can hear, often to get someone's attention or give information

  at sige noget højt, så folk kan høre det, ofte for at få nogens opmærksomhed eller give information

  The park ranger called out a warning to the hikers on the trail.

  Parkbetjenten råbte en advarsel til vandrerne på stien.

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  call up

  to telephone someone

  at ringe til nogen

  I tried to call up Sarah, but she wasn't home.

  Jeg forsøgte at ringe til Sarah, men hun var ikke hjemme.

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  call up

  to display or find information on a computer screen

  at vise eller finde information på en computerskærm

  Jack called up the document on his laptop.

  Jack åbnede dokumentet på sin bærbare computer.

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  calm down

  to become or make someone become less angry, upset, or excited; to relax and feel peaceful again

  at blive eller få nogen til at blive mindre vred, ked af det eller ophidset; at slappe af og føle sig fredelig igen

  Calm down. Everything will be fine if you take a break.

  Tag det roligt. Alt skal nok gå, hvis du tager en pause.

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  camp out

  to sleep or stay outside, usually in a tent, for a short time, especially for fun.

  at sove eller opholde sig udenfor, typisk i telt, i kort tid, især for sjov.

  My brother often camps out with his friends in the forest.

  Min bror sover ofte i telt med sine venner i skoven.

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  cancel out

  to remove or reduce the effect of something so that it has no real impact

  at fjerne eller mindske virkningen af noget, så det ikke har reel effekt

  The negative reviews will cancel out the positive ones.

  De negative anmeldelser vil opveje de positive.

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  cap off

  To finish or complete something in a special or impressive way.

  At afslutte eller færdiggøre noget på en speciel eller imponerende måde.

  The event was capped off with a spectacular fireworks show.

  Arrangementet blev afsluttet med et spektakulært fyrværkerishow.

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  care for

  to feel affection for someone or to like someone a lot

  at føle kærlighed for nogen eller at holde meget af nogen

  I care for you very much, Henry!

  Jeg holder meget af dig, Henry!

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  care for

  to look after someone or something and make sure they are safe, healthy, or in good condition

  At passe på nogen eller noget og sikre, at de er sikre, sunde eller i god stand

  Could you care for my plants while I’m away?

  Kan du passe på mine planter, mens jeg er væk?

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  carry away

  to take something or someone from a place, often by force or suddenly

  at tage noget eller nogen fra et sted, ofte med magt eller pludseligt

  The thieves carried away the television set during the night.

  Tyvene bar væk fjernsynet om natten.

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  carry off

  to do something successfully, especially something difficult or unexpected.

  At gøre noget med succes, især noget svært eller uventet.

  She carried off the role of Hamlet very well.

  Hun klarede rollen som Hamlet meget godt.

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  carry on

  to continue doing something, especially after being interrupted or to keep a tradition or activity going

  at fortsætte med noget, især efter afbrydelse eller for at holde en tradition/aktivitet i gang

  Even after the coach left, the team carried on with practice.

  Selv efter træneren gik, fortsatte holdet træningen.

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  carry on

  to behave in an upset, loud, or silly way, often by complaining, crying, or making a fuss

  at opføre sig oprevet, højlydt eller fjollet, ofte ved at klage, græde eller lave ballade

  The toddler carried on when he didn't get the toy he wanted.

  Den lille dreng lavede ballade da han ikke fik det legetøj han ville have.

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  carry out

  to complete or do something, especially a task, plan, or order.

  At fuldføre eller udføre noget, især en opgave, plan eller ordre.

  The employer did not carry out the terms of the contract as promised.

  Arbejdsgiveren udførte ikke betingelserne i kontrakten som lovet.

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  carry over

  to move something from one time or situation to another later one, usually because it could not be done before.

  At flytte noget fra et tidspunkt eller en situation til et senere tidspunkt eller situation, normalt fordi det ikke kunne gøres før.

  Since I didn't use all my vacation days, I can carry them over to next year.

  Da jeg ikke brugte alle mine feriedage, kan jeg overføre dem til næste år.

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  carry through

  To finish something that you have started, especially when it is difficult.

  At afslutte noget, du er begyndt på, især når det er svært.

  You really should carry through on the things that you say you'll do.

  Du bør virkelig gennemføre de ting, du siger, du vil.

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  cart away

  To take or remove someone or something from a place, usually by using a vehicle or with some effort.

  At fjerne eller transportere nogen eller noget væk fra et sted, normalt ved brug af et køretøj eller med en vis indsats.

  We need to cart away these old boxes from the garage.

  Vi skal have kørt disse gamle kasser væk fra garagen.

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  carve up

  to divide something into parts, often in a way that is unfair or not careful

  at opdele noget i dele, ofte på en uretfærdig eller sjusket måde

  The two companies agreed to carve up the market between them.

  De to virksomheder blev enige om at dele op markedet mellem sig.

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  cascade down

  To flow or fall down quickly and in large amounts, like water going down a surface.

  At flyde eller falde hurtigt og i store mængder, ligesom vand der strømmer ned over en flade.

  Water cascades down the rocks in the garden.

  Vandet styrter ned ad klipperne i haven.

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  cash in

  To exchange something, like an investment or a policy, for its money value.

  At veksle noget, som en investering eller en forsikring, til dens pengeværdi.

  He decided to cash in his stocks to pay for a new car.

  Han besluttede at indløse sine aktier for at købe en ny bil.

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  cash in on

  to take advantage of a situation in order to make money or get a benefit, often in an opportunistic way

  at udnytte en situation for at tjene penge eller opnå en fordel, ofte på en opportunistisk måde

  The company tried to cash in on the popularity of the new trend.

  Firmaet forsøgte at tjene på den nye trends popularitet.

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  cash out

  To exchange something, like an investment, shares, or casino chips, for money. It is also used when you take your money out from an account or a game and stop participating.

  At ombytte noget, f.eks. en investering, aktier eller casinotokens, til penge. Bruges også når du tager dine penge ud fra en konto eller et spil og stopper deltager.

  Manuel plans to cash out his winnings and retire in Ecuador.

  Manuel planlægger at indløse sine gevinster og gå på pension i Ecuador.

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  cast about

  To try to find something or someone, often by searching in different ways or thinking carefully. Synonym: 'cast around'.

  At forsøge at finde noget eller nogen, ofte ved at lede på forskellige måder eller tænke grundigt. Synonym: 'lede efter'.

  The protestors cast about for new ways to get people's attention.

  Demonstranterne ledte efter nye måder at få folks opmærksomhed på.

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  cast down

  to feel very sad, disappointed, or discouraged

  at føle sig meget trist, skuffet eller modløs

  Angelina was cast down when she didn’t get the job she wanted.

  Angelina blev nedtrykt, da hun ikke fik det job, hun ønskede.

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  cast off

  To get rid of something or someone that you no longer want or need. Similar to 'throw away' or 'let go'.

  At slippe af med noget eller nogen, du ikke længere ønsker eller behøver. Ligner 'smide væk' eller 'give slip'.

  Valerie cast off the coat that she had only worn twice.

  Valerie smed frakken fra sig, selvom hun kun havde haft den på to gange.

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  cast out

  to force someone to leave a group, place, or community; to make someone go away because they are no longer wanted.

  At tvinge nogen til at forlade en gruppe, et sted eller et fællesskab; at få nogen til at gå bort, fordi de ikke længere er ønsket.

  The villagers decided to cast out the thief from their community.

  Beboerne besluttede at smide tyven ud af deres fællesskab.

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  catch on

  To become popular or fashionable among people.

  At noget bliver populært eller moderne blandt folk.

  Smartphones started to catch on soon after they were introduced.

  Smartphones begyndte hurtigt at slå igennem, efter de blev introduceret.

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  catch on

  To understand or realize something, often after some time.

  At forstå eller indse noget, ofte efter noget tid.

  It took a while, but Finn finally caught on to what Sam was saying.

  Det tog et stykke tid, men Finn fangede endelig, hvad Sam sagde.

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  catch out

  to find someone making a mistake or not telling the truth, often by surprise

  at afsløre nogen i at lave en fejl eller ikke fortælle sandheden, ofte overraskende

  The police tried to catch out the suspect during the interrogation by asking tricky questions.

  Politiet forsøgte at afsløre den mistænkte under forhøret ved at stille svære spørgsmål.

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  catch up

  to do something that you have not had time to do earlier, so that you reach the same level as others or as you should be.

  At gøre noget, du ikke tidligere har haft tid til, så du kommer på samme niveau som andre eller hvor du bør være.

  Tiffany had a lot of work to catch up on after being sick for a week.

  Tiffany havde meget arbejde at indhente efter at have været syg i en uge.

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  catch up with

  to reach the same level or position as someone or something, especially after being behind for a while

  at nå op på samme niveau eller position som nogen eller noget, især efter at have været bagud et stykke tid

  I had to run to catch up with my friends after I was late.

  Jeg måtte løbe for at indhente mine venner, efter jeg kom for sent.

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  cave in

  To finally agree to do what someone wants after resisting or refusing before.

  At acceptere at gøre, hvad nogen vil, efter at have modstået eller nægtet tidligere.

  The employer caved in to the demands of the workers.

  Arbejdsgiveren gav efter for arbejdernes krav.

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  cave in

  If something caves in, it suddenly falls down or collapses, usually because it cannot support any more weight.

  Hvis noget styrter sammen, falder det pludseligt sammen, normalt fordi det ikke kan bære mere vægt.

  The roof of Cyprienne's house caved in after the storm.

  Taget på Cypriennes hus styrtede sammen efter stormen.

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  center on

  To have something as its main subject or focus.

  At have noget som hovedemne eller fokus.

  The story centers on a young girl's journey to success.

  Historien centrerer sig om en ung piges rejse mod succes.

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  chain up

  to fasten or secure a person, animal, or object with a chain so they cannot move or be taken away.

  at fastgøre eller sikre en person, et dyr eller en genstand med en kæde, så de ikke kan flyttes eller tages væk.

  I don't like to see dogs chained up outside all day.

  Jeg kan ikke lide at se hunde bundet med kæde udenfor hele dagen.

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  chalk up

  To achieve or collect something, like a point, a win, or an accomplishment, especially as a result or record of success.

  At opnå eller samle noget, som et point, en sejr eller en præstation, især som resultat eller bevis på succes.

  Chalk up another victory for our team.

  Noter endnu en sejr til vores hold.

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  chance on

  To find or discover something by accident, without planning to.

  At finde eller opdage noget ved et tilfælde, uden at have planlagt det.

  I chanced on this antique ring in a vintage store.

  Jeg faldt tilfældigt over denne antikke ring i en vintagebutik.

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  change over

  to switch or move from using one thing to using another; to stop doing or using something and start something else instead.

  at skifte eller gå fra at bruge én ting til at bruge en anden; at holde op med at bruge eller gøre noget og starte noget andet i stedet.

  My parents decided to change over from a gas to an electric car.

  Mine forældre besluttede at skifte over fra en benzinbil til en elbil.

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  charge up

  To fill something with energy, or to make someone excited and enthusiastic.

  At fylde noget med energi eller gøre nogen begejstret og entusiastisk.

  The audience was charged up at the start of the concert.

  Publikum var virkelig opladte ved koncertens start.

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  chase after

  to run or go quickly after someone or something in order to catch them.

  At løbe eller gå hurtigt efter nogen eller noget for at fange dem.

  The police officer chased after the thief.

  Betjenten løb efter tyven.

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  chase after

  to follow someone because you are interested in having a romantic relationship with them

  at forfølge nogen fordi du er interesseret i et romantisk forhold med dem

  Dave has been chasing after Wendy for years, hoping she will go out with him.

  Dave har forfulgt Wendy i årevis i håb om, at hun vil gå ud med ham.

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  chase away

  to make someone or something leave a place because you don't want them there

  at få nogen eller noget til at forlade et sted, fordi du ikke vil have dem der

  The grumpy old man chased all the children away from the garden.

  Den sure gamle mand jog alle børnene væk fra haven.

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  chat up

  to talk to someone in a friendly or flirtatious way, often because you are interested in them romantically or want to get to know them better.

  At tale til nogen på en venlig eller flirtende måde, ofte fordi du er romantisk interesseret eller vil lære dem bedre at kende.

  Joseph tried to chat up the director in order to create a favorable impression.

  Joseph forsøgte at flirte med direktøren for at skabe et godt indtryk.

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  check in

  to register your arrival at a place, such as a hotel or airport

  at registrere din ankomst et sted, såsom et hotel eller en lufthavn

  Please check in at the hotel's reception desk when you arrive.

  Venligst check ind ved hotellets reception, når du ankommer.

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  check into

  to look at, research, or find out information about something or someone, to make sure it's true or correct.

  At undersøge, researche eller finde information om noget eller nogen for at sikre, at det er sandt eller korrekt.

  The police are going to check into your alibi.

  Politiet vil undersøge dit alibi.

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  check off

  To mark an item or person on a list to show that it has been dealt with or completed. Synonym: 'tick off'

  At markere en genstand eller person på en liste for at vise, at det er blevet håndteret eller fuldført. Synonym: 'sætte flueben ved'

  You need to check off the newest products in the store.

  Du skal sætte flueben ved de nyeste produkter i butikken.

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  check out

  to pay for your items at a store and finish your shopping; it can also mean to look at or examine something.

  at betale for dine varer i en butik og afslutte din shopping; det kan også betyde at kigge på eller undersøge noget.

  After choosing her clothes, Lisa went to check out at the cashier.

  Efter at have valgt sit tøj gik Lisa hen til kassen for at betale.

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  check out

  to leave a hotel and pay your bill, usually after finishing your stay

  at forlade et hotel og betale regningen, typisk efter opholdets afslutning

  We need to check out of the hotel by noon.

  Vi skal tjekke ud af hotellet inden middag.

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  check up on

  To look at or find out information about someone or something to make sure everything is okay or correct.

  At kigge på eller finde information om nogen eller noget for at sikre, at alt er okay eller korrekt.

  The teacher checked up on the students to make sure they were staying in the detention hall.

  Læreren tjekkede op på eleverne for at sikre sig, at de forblev i forhørslokalet.

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  cheer up

  to help someone feel happier, especially when they are sad

  at hjælpe nogen til at føle sig gladere, især når de er kede af det

  The sound of the school bell cheered up all the students.

  Lyden af skolens klokke opmuntrede alle eleverne.

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  chew out

  To speak to someone angrily because they did something wrong; to strongly tell someone off.

  At tale vredt til nogen fordi de gjorde noget forkert; at skælde kraftigt ud.

  The teacher chewed out the students for not listening during the lesson.

  Læreren overfusede (chewed out) eleverne for ikke at lytte under timen.

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  chew over

  To think carefully about something or discuss it with others before making a decision.

  At tænke grundigt over noget eller diskutere det med andre, før man træffer en beslutning.

  I need some time to chew over the offer before I decide.

  Jeg har brug for lidt tid til at tygge på tilbuddet, før jeg beslutter mig.

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  chill out

  To relax, calm down, or stop stressing about something.

  At slappe af, falde ned eller stoppe med at stresse over noget.

  You need to chill out and stop worrying so much about work.

  Du skal slappe af og stoppe med at bekymre dig så meget om arbejdet.

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  chime in

  To join a conversation by adding your opinion or comments, especially when others are already talking.

  At deltage i en samtale ved at tilføje din mening eller kommentarer, især når andre allerede taler.

  My parents don't like it when my niece chimes in during their conversations.

  Mine forældre kan ikke lide, når min niece blander sig i deres samtaler.

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  chip at

  To remove small pieces from something, usually by hitting or cutting, often gradually.

  At fjerne små stykker fra noget, normalt ved at slå eller skære, ofte gradvist.

  The construction worker chipped at the brick wall until it started to break apart.

  Bygningsarbejderen huggede i murstensvæggen, indtil den begyndte at gå fra hinanden.

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  chip in

  to give some money together with other people for a shared purpose, like a present or a group meal.

  at give nogle penge sammen med andre for et fælles formål, som en gave eller et fælles måltid.

  We decided to all chip in to buy Julia a luxury handbag.

  Vi besluttede alle at give et bidrag for at købe en luksustaske til Julia.

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  choke down

  to force yourself to eat or swallow something, even if you really don't like the taste or feel sick

  at tvinge sig selv til at spise eller sluge noget, selvom man virkelig ikke kan lide smagen eller føler sig dårlig

  I had to choke down the medicine even though it tasted terrible.

  Jeg måtte kæmpe mig igennem medicinen, selvom den smagte forfærdeligt.

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  choke up

  to fill something so much that nothing can pass through; to block something completely.

  At fylde noget så meget, at intet kan komme igennem; at blokere noget helt.

  Fallen leaves often choke up the gutters after a storm.

  Faldne blade stopper til tagrenderne efter en storm.

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  chop down

  To cut something, usually a tree, so that it falls to the ground, usually using an ax or similar tool.

  At fælde noget, normalt et træ, så det falder til jorden, oftest med en økse eller lignende værktøj.

  They had to chop down the old tree because it was dangerous.

  De var nødt til at fælde det gamle træ, fordi det var farligt.

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  chop off

  to remove something by cutting it with a sharp tool, such as a knife or an axe

  at fjerne noget ved at skære det af med et skarpt værktøj som en kniv eller en økse

  Please chop off the ends of these carrots before cooking.

  Venligst hak enderne af gulerødderne før madlavning.

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  chop up

  To cut something into small pieces, usually with a knife or other sharp tool.

  At skære noget i små stykker, normalt med en kniv eller andet skarpt værktøj.

  The chef chopped up the vegetables for the soup.

  Kokken hakkede grøntsagerne fint til suppen.

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  chuck out

  To throw something away because you do not need it anymore, or to make someone leave a place.

  At smide noget væk, fordi du ikke har brug for det længere, eller at få nogen til at forlade et sted.

  Are you chucking out these old magazines, too?

  Smider du også de gamle magasiner ud?

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  churn out

  to produce something quickly and in large amounts, often without much care or attention to quality

  at producere noget hurtigt og i store mængder, ofte uden megen omtanke for kvaliteten

  The factory can churn out hundreds of phones every day.

  Fabrikken kan spytte hundredevis af telefoner ud hver dag.

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  churn up

  to move something in a way that makes it messy or causes a lot of movement, often mixing or disturbing it, especially in water or soil.

  At bevæge noget på en måde, der gør det rodet eller forårsager meget bevægelse, ofte ved at blande eller forstyrre det, især i vand eller jord.

  The boat motor often churns up mud in the shallow water.

  Bådmotoren hvirvler ofte mudder op i det lave vand.

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  circle around

  To move or walk in a circle around someone or something.

  At bevæge eller gå i en cirkel omkring nogen eller noget.

  The children circled around the teacher during story time.

  Børnene kredsede rundt om læreren under historietimen.

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  clam up

  to suddenly stop talking or refuse to speak, often because you are nervous or do not want to reveal something

  at stoppe med at tale pludseligt eller nægte at sige noget, ofte fordi man er nervøs eller ikke vil afsløre noget

  The witness clammed up when the lawyer started questioning her in court.

  Vidnet lukkede helt ned, da advokaten begyndte at udspørge hende i retten.

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  clamp down

  to take strict action to stop something that is wrong or not allowed

  at tage strenge forholdsregler for at stoppe noget forkert eller ikke tilladt

  The police announced new rules to clamp down on speeding drivers.

  Politiet annoncerede nye regler for at slå ned på fartsyndere.

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  clap on

  To put something on quickly and without much care or attention.

  At tage noget på hurtigt og uden megen omhu eller opmærksomhed.

  The paint was clapped on the house so quickly that it looked messy.

  Maling blev bare smækket på huset så hurtigt, at det så sjusket ud.

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  clean out

  To take or use up all of someone's money or belongings, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

  At tage eller bruge alle nogens penge eller ejendele, ofte pludseligt eller uventet.

  The burglars cleaned out the apartment while the family was on vacation.

  Indbrudstyvene tømte lejligheden, mens familien var på ferie.

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  clean up

  to make yourself or something else look neat, tidy, or more presentable

  at gøre dig selv eller noget andet pænt, ryddeligt eller mere præsentabelt

  You certainly clean up nicely for special occasions.

  Du ser bestemt flot ud, når du gør dig i stand til særlige lejligheder.

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  clean up

  to make a lot of money or achieve great success, especially in business or at an event

  at tjene mange penge eller opnå stor succes, især i forretning eller ved en begivenhed

  The electronics company really cleaned up at the launch of their new product.

  Elektronikfirmaet tjente kassen ved lanceringen af deres nye produkt.

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  clear away

  to remove things from a place, especially to make it tidy or ready for something else

  At fjerne ting fra et sted, især for at gøre det pænt eller klar til noget andet.

  Please clear away the dirty dishes after dinner.

  Vil du venligst rydde de beskidte tallerkener væk efter middagen.

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  clear out

  to remove all the things from a place, usually to make it tidy or empty

  at fjerne alle ting fra et sted, typisk for at gøre det ryddeligt eller tomt

  I need to clear out the garage this weekend.

  Jeg skal rydde ud i garagen i weekenden.

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  clear out

  To make someone or something leave a place, usually because they are not wanted or need to go.

  At få nogen eller noget til at forlade et sted, ofte fordi de ikke er ønskede eller skal gå.

  The security guard asked everyone to clear out at closing time.

  Sikkerhedsvagten bad alle om at forlade stedet ved lukketid.

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  clear up

  to make something less confusing or easier to understand; to solve a problem or answer a question.

  At gøre noget mindre forvirrende eller lettere at forstå; at løse et problem eller besvare et spørgsmål.

  The teacher helped to clear up any confusion about the homework.

  Læreren hjalp med at opklare enhver forvirring omkring lektierne.

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  climb down

  to move carefully down from a higher place to a lower one, especially by using your hands and feet

  at bevæge sig forsigtigt ned fra et højere sted til et lavere, især ved at bruge hænder og fødder

  Climb down carefully from the roof.

  Klatr ned forsigtigt fra taget.

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  climb on

  to get up onto something, usually by using your hands and feet, like a vehicle, animal, or structure.

  at komme op på noget, normalt ved at bruge både hænder og fødder, som et køretøj, et dyr eller en struktur.

  Be careful when you climb on the ladder.

  Vær forsigtig, når du klatrer op på stigen.

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  climb up

  to move upwards by using your hands and feet, especially on something like a ladder, stairs, wall, or tree.

  At bevæge sig opad ved at bruge hænder og fødder, især på noget som en stige, trapper, væg eller træ.

  It took the hikers three hours to climb up the mountain.

  Det tog vandrerne tre timer at klatre op ad bjerget.

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  clock in

  To officially record the time you arrive at work, usually by using a special machine or computer system.

  At registrere officielt tidspunktet, hvor du møder på arbejde, normalt ved hjælp af en speciel maskine eller computersystem.

  Did you clock in on time today?

  Fik du stemple ind til tiden i dag?

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  clock off

  To officially record the time you finish work, usually by using a machine or a system at your workplace. Similar phrases: 'clock out', 'punch out'.

  At registrere officielt, hvornår du slutter arbejdet, typisk med en maskine eller et system på arbejdspladsen. Lignende fraser: 'stemple ud', 'tjekke ud'.

  What time do you clock off on Fridays?

  Hvornår stempler du ud om fredagen?

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  clock up

  To reach or achieve a large total of something, such as time, distance, or numbers, especially over a period of time.

  At opnå eller nå et stort samlet antal af noget, som tid, distance eller tal, især over en periode.

  She has clocked up over 10,000 steps every day this week.

  Hun har nået op på over 10.000 skridt hver dag denne uge.

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  clog up

  To block or fill something so much that nothing can move through it easily.

  At blokere eller fylde noget så meget, at intet kan passere igennem det let.

  The leaves will clog up the gutters if we don't remove them soon.

  Blade vil stoppe til tagrenderne, hvis vi ikke fjerner dem snart.

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  close down

  to stop operating a business, shop, or factory, usually permanently.

  At stoppe driften af en virksomhed, butik eller fabrik, ofte permanent.

  The company decided to close down three of its factories in order to save money.

  Virksomheden besluttede at lukke tre af sine fabrikker for at spare penge.

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  close in

  To move nearer to someone or something, often to capture or surround them.

  At komme nærmere nogen eller noget, ofte for at fange eller omringe dem.

  The police closed in on the suspect during the night.

  Politiet lukkede ind på den mistænkte i løbet af natten.

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  close off

  To stop yourself from sharing your feelings, or to not let others get close to you emotionally.

  At undlade at dele følelser eller ikke lade andre komme tæt på følelsesmæssigt.

  Susan was very closed off after her grandmother passed away.

  Susan var meget lukket af efter hendes bedstemors død.

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  close off

  to block or stop access to a place, so people can't enter or use it

  at blokere eller stoppe adgang til et sted, så folk ikke kan komme ind eller bruge det

  The police had to close off the street after the accident.

  Politiet var nødt til at afspærre gaden efter ulykken.

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  close out

  to finish or bring something to an end so that no more activity can happen, usually by officially ending it or preventing new additions.

  At afslutte eller bringe noget til ende, så der ikke kan ske mere, som regel ved officielt at afslutte det eller forhindre nye tilføjelser.

  The manager decided to close out the project after it was completed.

  Lederen besluttede at afslutte projektet, efter det var færdigt.

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  close up

  to make an opening or space shut completely; to seal or block something that was open

  At lukke en åbning eller plads helt; at forsegle eller blokere noget, der var åbent.

  Don't forget to close up the shop when you leave.

  Glem ikke at lukke helt butikken, når du går.

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  cloud over

  To become covered with clouds, making the sky look darker and blocking the sun.

  At himlen dækkes af skyer, så det bliver mørkere og solen blokeres.

  The weather was nice this morning, but it started to cloud over in the afternoon.

  Vejret var dejligt i morges, men det begyndte at trække skyer op om eftermiddagen.

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  clown around

  to behave in a silly or playful way, often to make others laugh

  at opføre sig fjollet eller legende, ofte for at få andre til at grine

  The boys are always clowning around on weekends.

  Drengene fjoller rundt hele tiden i weekenden.

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  clue in

  to give someone the necessary information about something; to let someone know what is happening

  at give nogen den nødvendige information om noget; at lade nogen vide, hvad der foregår

  Clue in the new employee on how to use the coffee machine.

  Informer den nye medarbejder om, hvordan kaffemaskinen bruges.

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  clutter up

  to fill a place with too many things, making it messy and hard to use.

  At fylde et sted op med for mange ting, så det bliver rodet og svært at bruge.

  Richard and Asther's house is so cluttered up with old newspapers and documents.

  Richards og Asthers hus er så rodet til med gamle aviser og dokumenter.

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  collide with

  to hit something or someone by accident while moving, usually causing damage or a crash.

  At ramme noget eller nogen ved et uheld under bevægelse, som oftest forårsager skade eller et sammenstød.

  The car collided with the brick wall.

  Bilen kolliderede med murstensvæggen.

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  color in

  to fill an outlined shape, drawing, or picture with color using crayons, pencils, or markers

  At udfylde en optrukket figur, tegning eller billede med farve med farveblyanter, tuscher eller blyanter.

  The children love to color in the drawings in their coloring books.

  Børnene elsker at farvelægge tegningerne i deres malebøger.

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  comb out

  to carefully remove tangles or unwanted things (like dirt or gum) from hair using a comb.

  At forsigtigt fjerne sammenfiltringer eller uønskede ting (som snavs eller tyggegummi) fra håret med en kam.

  After swimming, I had to comb out all the knots in my hair.

  Efter svømning måtte jeg rede alle knuderne ud af mit hår.

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  come about

  to happen, especially by chance or as a result of something

  at ske, især ved en tilfældighed eller som resultat af noget

  How did the accident come about?

  Hvordan opstod ulykken?

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  come across

  to find or meet someone or something by chance; to discover something unexpectedly.

  At finde eller møde nogen eller noget ved et tilfælde; at opdage noget uventet.

  While cleaning out the attic, I came across my old diaries.

  Da jeg ryddede op på loftet, stødte jeg på mine gamle dagbøger.

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  come across

  To seem or to be perceived by others in a certain way; the impression you give to others.

  At fremstå eller blive opfattet af andre på en bestemt måde; det indtryk du giver andre.

  She comes across as very friendly when you first meet her.

  Hun fremstår meget venlig, når man møder hende første gang.

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  come after

  To be the next person or thing in a line, order, or position after someone or something else.

  At være den næste person eller ting i en række, rækkefølge eller position efter nogen eller noget andet.

  Who do you think will come after Queen Elizabeth: Prince Charles or Prince William?

  Hvem tror du vil komme efter Dronning Elizabeth: Prins Charles eller Prins William?

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  come along

  to improve, progress, or develop in a good way

  at forbedre sig, udvikle sig, eller gøre fremskridt på en positiv måde

  William has really come along in his driving skills.

  William er virkelig blevet bedre til at køre.

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  come along

  to go somewhere with someone, usually as their companion.

  At tage et sted hen med nogen, normalt som deres ledsager.

  Come along, it's time to leave.

  Kom med, det er tid til at gå.

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  come around

  To visit someone's home or a particular place, usually for a short time or for social reasons.

  At besøge nogens hjem eller et bestemt sted, ofte for kort tid eller af sociale årsager.

  Jane often comes around for dinner.

  Jane kommer ofte forbi til aftensmad.

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  come around

  To finally agree with something or accept an idea after initially resisting or disagreeing.

  At acceptere eller indvillige i noget, efter man først har modsat sig eller været uenig.

  After arguing for over an hour, Cornelia finally came around to my point of view.

  Efter at have diskuteret i over en time, gav Cornelia sig endelig og så det fra min synsvinkel.

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  come away

  to go somewhere with someone, especially to spend time together away from your usual place

  at tage et sted hen med nogen, især for at tilbringe tid sammen væk fra ens normale sted

  Lance asked Helen to come away with him for the weekend.

  Lance spurgte Helen, om hun ville tage væk med ham i weekenden.

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  come away (from)

  to separate or break off from something

  at blive adskilt eller falde af noget

  The paint has come away from the door, so it needs to be fixed.

  Malen er gået af døren, så det skal laves.

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  come by

  to find or get something, especially by chance.

  at finde eller få noget, især ved et tilfælde.

  How did you come by that interesting book?

  Hvordan fik du fat i den interessante bog?

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  come by

  to visit a place for a short time, usually informally.

  At besøge et sted i kort tid, som regel uformelt.

  You should come by for dinner next week.

  Du burde kigge forbi til middag i næste uge.

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  come down

  to criticize or punish someone very strongly

  at kritisere eller straffe nogen meget hårdt

  The teacher came down on the students for talking during the test.

  Læreren skældte ud på eleverne for at tale under prøven.

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  come down

  To move from a higher place to a lower place, or to decrease in value, amount, or level.

  At bevæge sig fra et højere sted til et lavere, eller falde i værdi, mængde eller niveau.

  House prices have started to come down recently.

  Huspriserne er begyndt at falde for nylig.

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  come down

  To be the most important thing in a situation; to depend on one main factor.

  At være det vigtigste i en situation; at afhænge af ét hovedaspekt.

  It really comes down to whether or not you want to watch this movie tonight.

  Det handler virkelig om, hvorvidt du vil se denne film i aften.

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  come down

  to start to feel sick with a particular illness

  at begynde at blive syg med en bestemt sygdom

  My mom came down with the flu.

  Min mor blev ramt af influenza.

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  come down

  to fall from a higher place, especially referring to rain or snow falling from the sky

  at falde ned fra et højere sted, især når regn eller sne falder fra himlen

  The rain is coming down hard now!

  Regnen falder ned kraftigt nu!

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  come in

  To achieve a specific place or rank in a race, competition, or event.

  At opnå en bestemt placering eller rang i et løb, konkurrence eller event.

  She came in second in the marathon.

  Hun kom ind som nummer to i maratonløbet.

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  come in

  to enter a place, especially a room or building

  at gå ind et sted, især et rum eller en bygning

  Please come in and take a seat while you wait for Harry to arrive.

  Venligst kom ind og tag plads, mens du venter på, at Harry ankommer.

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  come in

  To fit or be placed between other things, usually as one of several parts in a sequence or group.

  At passe eller blive placeret mellem andre ting, som regel som én af flere dele i en sekvens eller gruppe.

  The blue section comes in between the two red sections.

  Den blå sektion kommer ind mellem de to røde sektioner.

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  come in

  to become popular or fashionable again

  at blive populær eller moderigtig igen

  The fashion of the 1980s is slowly coming in again.

  Moden fra 1980'erne er langsomt ved at komme på mode igen.

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  come in for

  to receive something unpleasant, such as criticism, blame, or trouble

  at modtage noget ubehageligt såsom kritik, skyld eller problemer

  The company came in for a lot of criticism after the product failed.

  Virksomheden modtog meget kritik efter produktets fiasko.

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  come into

  to receive something, usually money or property, unexpectedly or because someone has died, like through inheritance.

  At modtage noget, som regel penge eller ejendom, uventet eller fordi nogen er død (arv).

  I recently came into a lot of money.

  Jeg arvede for nylig en masse penge.

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  come near

  to move close to someone or something; to approach a person, place, or object.

  at bevæge sig tæt på nogen eller noget; at nærme sig en person, et sted eller en genstand.

  The lion came near the car because it was curious.

  Løven kom nær bilen, fordi den var nysgerrig.

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  come near

  to almost do something or almost experience something; to be very close to doing it, but not actually do it

  at være meget tæt på at gøre noget eller opleve noget, men ikke faktisk gøre det

  She came near to fainting when she saw the spider.

  Hun var ved at besvime, da hun så edderkoppen.

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  come off

  to become separated or detached from something, usually by accident.

  at blive adskilt eller løsnet fra noget, oftest ved et uheld.

  The paint was starting to come off the window panes.

  Malingen begyndte at falder af vinduesrammerne.

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  come off

  to happen or turn out in a particular way, especially successfully or as intended

  at ske eller forløbe på en bestemt måde, især med held eller som planlagt

  The fundraiser came off well.

  Indsamlingen gik godt.

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  come on

  When a machine or a piece of equipment comes on, it starts working or it turns on automatically.

  Når en maskine eller udstyr begynder at virke eller tænder automatisk.

  The television came on when we pressed the power button.

  Fjernsynet tændte, da vi trykkede på tænd-knappen.

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  come on

  Used to encourage someone or tell them not to give up.

  Bruges til at opmuntre nogen eller fortælle dem, at de ikke skal give op.

  Come on! You're almost to the other side of the bridge.

  Kom nu! Du er næsten på den anden side af broen.

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  come on

  to appear or enter a place, especially the stage in a performance or broadcast.

  at dukke op eller træde ind et sted, særligt på scenen under en optræden eller udsendelse.

  The actors came on when the curtain went up.

  Skuespillerne kom ind da tæppet gik op.

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  come on

  to become available, start to be shown, or start working.

  blive tilgængelig, begynde at blive vist eller begynde at virke.

  The new season of the show will come on TV tomorrow.

  Den nye sæson af showet vil komme på TV i morgen.

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  come on

  to improve, develop, or make progress in a positive way

  at forbedre, udvikle sig eller gøre fremskridt på en positiv måde

  Her work has really come on nicely this year.

  Hendes arbejde er virkelig gået fremad i år.

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  come out

  To be published, released, or made available to the public.

  At blive udgivet, frigivet eller gjort tilgængelig for offentligheden.

  The new issue of the magazine will come out this Friday.

  Det nye nummer af magasinet vil udkomme på fredag.

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  come out

  To become known or be revealed to people.

  At blive kendt eller afsløret for folk.

  The truth finally came out after a long investigation.

  Sandheden kom frem efter en lang efterforskning.

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  come out

  to have a particular result or appearance in the end; to turn out a certain way.

  At ende med et bestemt resultat eller udseende; at vise sig på en bestemt måde.

  Did everything come out okay with your project?

  Gik alt godt med dit projekt?

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  come over

  to seem or appear in a particular way to others; the impression you give to people. Synonym: 'come across'.

  At fremstå eller virke på en bestemt måde for andre; det indtryk, du giver folk. Synonym: 'come across'.

  I'm sorry if I came over as rude earlier.

  Undskyld hvis jeg virkede uhøflig tidligere.

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  come through

  to be received, completed, or to happen successfully, especially after waiting for it or expecting it.

  At blive modtaget, gennemført eller at ske med succes, især efter man har ventet på det eller forventet det.

  Your mortgage loan has come through.

  Dit realkreditlån er gået igennem.

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  come through

  to succeed in doing what is needed or expected, especially when it is difficult, or to help someone out in a tough situation.

  At lykkes med det, der skal gøres eller forventes, især når det er svært, eller at hjælpe nogen i en svær situation.

  Jenny is reliable and always comes through for her friends.

  Jenny er pålidelig og stiller altid op for sine venner.

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  come through

  to survive a difficult or dangerous situation and be okay afterwards

  at overleve en vanskelig eller farlig situation og have det godt bagefter

  We'll come through this war just fine.

  Vi skal nok komme igennem denne krig.

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  come through

  To enter or pass from one side of something to the other, especially by going through a doorway or entrance.

  At gå ind eller passere fra den ene side af noget til den anden, især ved at gå gennem en dør eller indgang.

  Please come through the main entrance when you arrive.

  Venligst kom ind gennem hovedindgangen, når du ankommer.

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  come to

  to wake up or become conscious again after being unconscious.

  At vågne op eller blive bevidst igen efter at have været bevidstløs.

  We waited for Johnny to come to again after his surgery.

  Vi ventede på, at Johnny vågnede op igen efter operationen.

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  come up

  to move towards someone or a higher place, or to approach

  at bevæge sig hen imod nogen eller et højere sted, eller at nærme sig

  Come up and enjoy the view from the rooftop.

  Kom op og nyd udsigten fra taget.

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  come up with

  to think of an idea, plan, answer, or solution; or to manage to get something (like money) when needed

  at finde på en idé, plan, et svar eller en løsning; eller at formå at skaffe noget (som penge), når det er nødvendigt

  We need to come up with a new marketing idea before the meeting.

  Vi skal finde på en ny marketingidé inden mødet.

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  come up

  to appear or happen unexpectedly, especially in conversation, on a screen, or during an event.

  at opstå eller dukke op uventet, især i en samtale, på en skærm eller under en begivenhed.

  A reminder came up on my phone to call my friend.

  En påmindelse dukkede op på min telefon om at ringe til min ven.

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  come up

  When the sun or another celestial object comes up, it means it rises above the horizon and becomes visible.

  Når solen eller et andet himmellegeme står op, betyder det, at det stiger op over horisonten og bliver synligt.

  The sun comes up in the East every morning.

  Solen står op i øst hver morgen.

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  come up to

  to walk towards someone, usually to start a conversation or get their attention

  at gå hen til nogen, normalt for at starte en samtale eller få deres opmærksomhed

  A stranger came up to me and asked for directions.

  En fremmed kom hen til mig og spurgte om vej.

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  come upon

  to find or discover someone or something by chance, without planning to.

  At finde eller opdage nogen eller noget ved et tilfælde, uden at have planlagt det.

  I came upon John while I was waiting for Jill in the coffee shop.

  Jeg stødte på John, mens jeg ventede på Jill i kaffebaren.

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  come with

  to be included as a part of something, or to be accompanied by someone or something.

  at være inkluderet som en del af noget eller ledsages af nogen eller noget.

  This phone comes with a free case.

  Denne telefon leveres med et gratis cover.

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  concentrate on

  To give your full attention or effort to a person, task, or thing.

  At give al din opmærksomhed eller indsats til en person, opgave eller ting.

  Todd concentrated all his attention on Jayne during their date.

  Todd koncentrerede al sin opmærksomhed på Jayne under deres date.

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  condole with

  To show sympathy or express your sadness to someone who has experienced something difficult or sad, usually after a loss.

  At vise sympati eller udtrykke din sorg til én, der har oplevet noget svært eller trist, typisk efter et tab.

  Angela condoled with Marcia on the loss of her grandmother.

  Angela kondolerede med Marcia over tabet af hendes bedstemor.

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  confer with

  to talk seriously with someone in order to exchange ideas or get advice before making a decision

  At tale seriøst med nogen for at udveksle idéer eller få råd, inden man træffer en beslutning

  I think that I need to confer with your father about this matter.

  Jeg tror, jeg har brug for at rådføre mig med din far om dette.

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  conform to

  to follow rules, standards, or expectations; to do what is required by laws or customs.

  At følge regler, standarder eller forventninger; at gøre, hvad der kræves af love eller skikke.

  All new buildings must conform to safety regulations.

  Alle nye bygninger skal overholde sikkerhedsregulativerne.

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  conjure up

  to make something appear as if by magic, or to bring an image, idea, or memory to your mind

  at få noget til at dukke op som ved magi, eller få et billede, en idé eller et minde frem i dit sind

  The magician conjured up a white rabbit from his hat.

  Tryllekunstneren fremtryllede en hvid kanin fra sin hat.

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  conk out

  to suddenly stop working or to fall asleep quickly because you are very tired

  at holde op med at virke pludseligt eller falde i søvn hurtigt, fordi du er meget træt

  My phone conked out right in the middle of our conversation.

  Min telefon stod af midt under vores samtale.

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  contract in

  to officially agree to take part in something, usually by signing an agreement or contract.

  At indvilge officielt i at deltage i noget, typisk ved at underskrive en aftale eller kontrakt.

  Several employees decided to contract in to the new pension scheme.

  Flere medarbejdere valgte at skrive kontrakt om deltagelse i den nye pensionsordning.

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  contract out

  To pay another person or company to do a job instead of doing it yourself.

  At betale en anden person eller virksomhed for at udføre en opgave i stedet for selv at gøre det.

  Many companies contract out their cleaning services to other businesses.

  Mange virksomheder udliciterer deres rengøringsydelser til andre firmaer.

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  cook out

  to prepare and cook food outdoors, especially on a grill or barbecue.

  At forberede og tilberede mad udendørs, især på en grill.

  Let's cook out some hamburgers on the grill tonight.

  Lad os lave mad over grill med nogle hamburgere i aften.

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  cook up

  to invent or create a story, excuse, or plan, often in a clever or dishonest way

  at opfinde eller skabe en historie, undskyldning eller plan, ofte på en smart eller uærlig måde

  You're very good at cooking up excuses when you're late.

  Du er meget god til at finde på undskyldninger, når du kommer for sent.

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  cool down

  to become calmer and less angry or upset; to relax after feeling strong emotions.

  At blive roligere og mindre vred eller oprevet; at slappe af efter stærke følelser.

  I'm sorry that I got so angry. I need to cool down.

  Undskyld, jeg blev så vred. Jeg har brug for at køle ned.

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  cool down

  to become less hot or to make something become less hot.

  At blive mindre varm eller få noget til at blive mindre varmt.

  Let your food cool down for a minute before you eat it.

  Lad din mad køle af et øjeblik før du spiser den.

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  cool off

  to become less interested, less excited, or less passionate about something or someone than before

  at blive mindre interesseret, mindre spændt eller mindre passioneret omkring noget eller nogen end før

  Is Joe still in love with Jane? No, he's cooled off a lot.

  Er Joe stadig forelsket i Jane? Nej, han er kølet af en del.

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  cop out

  To avoid doing something you should do, often because it's difficult or uncomfortable.

  At undgå at gøre noget, du burde gøre, ofte fordi det er svært eller ubehageligt.

  Don't cop out of helping your friend just because it's hard.

  Du skal ikke smutte udenom at hjælpe din ven, bare fordi det er svært.

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  copy out

  to write or type something exactly as it is from another source, like a book, onto a different piece of paper or document.

  At skrive eller taste noget nøjagtigt, som det er, fra en anden kilde, f.eks. en bog, ned på et andet stykke papir eller dokument.

  Please copy out this text from the book for me.

  Vær venlig at skrive af denne tekst fra bogen for mig.

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  cotton on

  To finally understand or realize something, especially after being confused at first.

  At endelig forstå eller indse noget, især efter først at have været forvirret.

  She finally cottoned on to what her friends were planning for her birthday.

  Hun forstod endelig hvad hendes venner planlagde til hendes fødselsdag.

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  cough up

  to give or hand over something, especially money, usually unwillingly.

  At aflevere eller betale noget, især penge, ofte modvilligt.

  I had to cough up $50 for the concert ticket.

  Jeg var nødt til at hoste op med 50 dollars for koncertbilletten.

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  count down

  To say or think numbers in reverse order (for example: 10, 9, 8, 7, ... 1, 0) in order to prepare for something special that will happen at zero.

  At sige eller tænke tal i omvendt rækkefølge (f.eks. 10, 9, 8, 7... 1, 0) for at forberede sig på noget særligt, der vil ske ved nul.

  The students are counting down the days until the start of summer vacation.

  Eleverne tæller ned dagene til sommerferien starter.

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  count off

  To say numbers out loud one after another, usually in order, so each person in a group has a different number.

  At sige tal højt én efter én, normalt i rækkefølge, så hver person i en gruppe får et forskelligt nummer.

  At summer camp, everyone had to count off before getting on the bus.

  På sommerlejren skulle alle tælle op før de gik ind i bussen.

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  count on

  to trust someone to do something or to depend on someone to help you

  at stole på nogen til at gøre noget eller være afhængig af nogen for hjælp

  You can always count on your friends for support.

  Du kan altid regne med dine venner for støtte.

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  count out

  To decide that someone or something is not included or will not be successful or possible.

  At beslutte, at nogen eller noget ikke er inkluderet eller ikke vil være succesfuld eller mulig.

  You can count out the possibility of getting that job.

  Du kan udelukke muligheden for at få det job.

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  couple on

  to connect or attach one thing to another, often so they work together

  at forbinde eller fastgøre én ting til en anden, ofte så de arbejder sammen

  They had to couple on another train car before leaving the station.

  De måtte koble på en ekstra togvogn før de forlod stationen.

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  couple up

  to start a romantic relationship or become a couple with someone

  at starte et romantisk forhold eller blive et par med nogen

  The teenagers were all coupled up at the school dance.

  Teenagerne var alle parret op til skoleballet.

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  cover for

  to do someone else’s work or take their place, especially to help them avoid trouble or when they are absent

  at udføre en andens arbejde eller tage deres plads, især for at hjælpe dem med at undgå problemer eller når de er fraværende

  Please cover for me if I'm late for work again.

  Vil du dække for mig, hvis jeg igen kommer for sent på arbejde?

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  cover up

  To hide the truth or try to keep something a secret, especially something wrong or bad.

  At skjule sandheden eller forsøge at holde noget hemmeligt, især noget forkert eller dårligt.

  The company tried to cover up the mistake instead of admitting it.

  Virksomheden forsøgte at dække over fejlen i stedet for at indrømme den.

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  crack down

  to take strong action to stop people from doing something bad or illegal

  iværksætte hårde tiltag for at stoppe ulovlige eller forkerte handlinger

  The mayor has vowed to crack down on drunken driving in the city.

  Borgmesteren har lovet at sætte hårdt ind mod spritkørsel i byen.

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  crack up

  to suddenly start laughing a lot because something is very funny

  pludselig at begynde at grine meget fordi noget er meget sjovt

  I couldn't help but crack up at the comedian's jokes.

  Jeg kunne ikke lade være med at bryde sammen af grin over komikerens vittigheder.

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  crank out

  To produce something in large amounts, usually quickly and not with much care.

  At producere noget i store mængder, ofte hurtigt og uden meget omhu.

  The journalist cranked out twenty articles in a day.

  Journalisten spyttede ud med tyve artikler på én dag.

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  crank up

  to increase the level, amount, or intensity of something, especially sound, energy, or activity, often with a machine or device

  at øge niveauet, mængden eller intensiteten af noget, især lyd, energi eller aktivitet, ofte med en maskine eller enhed

  Can you crank up the volume? I can't hear the music.

  Kan du skrue op for lyden? Jeg kan ikke høre musikken.

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  crawl in

  To get into bed very slowly and quietly, usually because you are tired.

  At lægge sig i sengen meget langsomt og stille, ofte fordi man er træt.

  Shelly crawled into bed after a long night of dancing with her friends.

  Shelly kravlede i seng efter en lang nat med dans med veninderne.

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  creep up

  to slowly and quietly move closer to someone or something, usually to surprise them

  at bevæge sig langsomt og stille tættere på nogen eller noget, ofte for at overraske dem

  The cat crept up behind the mouse and then jumped to catch it.

  Katten listede sig op bag musen og sprang så for at fange den.

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  crop up

  to happen or appear suddenly or unexpectedly, especially a problem or issue.

  At ske eller dukke op pludseligt eller uventet, især et problem eller en sag.

  Problems always crop up at the last minute.

  Problemer opstår altid i sidste øjeblik.

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  cross off

  To remove someone or something from a list by drawing a line through it, often because it is no longer needed, or the task is done.

  At fjerne nogen eller noget fra en liste ved at strege det over, ofte fordi det ikke længere er nødvendigt, eller opgaven er udført.

  I crossed the book off my list because I had finished reading it.

  Jeg streget bogen ud fra min liste, fordi jeg havde læst den færdig.

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  crowd out

  To prevent someone or something from having enough space or opportunity because there are too many others present.

  At forhindre nogen eller noget i at have nok plads eller mulighed, fordi der er for mange andre til stede.

  Big companies often crowd out smaller businesses by taking up most of the market.

  Store virksomheder trænger ofte ud mindre virksomheder ved at tage det meste af markedet.

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  cry for

  to shout loudly or call out because you want someone or something to help you; to ask for something urgently, often by making a lot of noise or showing strong emotions.

  At råbe højt eller kalde, fordi du ønsker hjælp; at bede om noget presserende, ofte ved at larme eller vise stærke følelser.

  Molly cried for help when she fell on the mountain.

  Molly råbte om hjælp, da hun faldt på bjerget.

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  cry out for

  If something cries out for something, it really needs or deserves it. It means there is a very strong need for something.

  Hvis noget skriger efter noget, har det virkelig brug for det eller fortjener det. Det betyder, at der er et stort behov for noget.

  This room cries out for a fresh coat of paint.

  Dette rum skriger efter et nyt lag maling.

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  curl up

  to sit or lie down with your arms and legs close to your body, usually to feel comfortable or warm

  at sidde eller ligge med arme og ben tæt ind til kroppen, typisk for at føle sig tryg eller varm

  Callie loves to curl up in her favorite chair and read.

  Callie elsker at krølle sig sammen i sin yndlingsstol og læse.

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  cut across

  to go through an area instead of following the main or usual route, usually to make a journey shorter or faster.

  At gå gennem et område i stedet for at følge hovedvejen eller den sædvanlige rute, ofte for at gøre en rejse kortere eller hurtigere.

  We cut across the field on the way home to save time.

  Vi gik på tværs af marken på vej hjem for at spare tid.

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  cut away

  to remove parts of something by cutting little by little

  at fjerne dele af noget ved gradvist at skære dem væk

  Matthew cut away at the turkey before giving us each a piece.

  Matthew skar væk på kalkunen, før han gav os hver et stykke.

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  cut down

  to use or do less of something, especially something that is not healthy or is expensive.

  At bruge eller gøre mindre af noget, især noget der ikke er sundt eller er dyrt.

  The doctor said that I need to cut down on the amount of coffee I drink.

  Lægen sagde, at jeg skal skære ned på den mængde kaffe, jeg drikker.

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  cut down

  to make something fall to the ground by cutting it, usually with a tool such as an axe or saw

  At få noget til at falde til jorden ved at skære det ned, typisk med en økse eller sav

  The old tree in our yard was cut down.

  Det gamle træ i vores have blev fældet.

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  cut in

  to suddenly move in front of someone or something, usually in traffic or a line, without waiting your turn

  at bevæge sig pludseligt ind foran nogen eller noget, ofte i trafikken eller i en kø, uden at vente på din tur

  The car cut in ahead of me and nearly caused an accident.

  Bilen skød ind foran mig og var ved at forårsage en ulykke.

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  cut in

  To interrupt someone who is speaking, or to interrupt an activity or conversation.

  At afbryde nogen, der taler, eller at afbryde en aktivitet eller samtale.

  Please don't cut in while I'm talking.

  Venligst afbryd ikke, mens jeg taler.

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  cut in

  to allow someone to share in something, especially something that will make money or provide a benefit.

  At lade nogen få del i noget, især noget der giver penge eller fordele.

  I want to cut my friends in on this business opportunity.

  Jeg vil gerne lade mine venner komme med i denne forretningsmulighed.

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  cut in

  To suddenly interrupt someone while they are talking.

  At afbryde nogen pludseligt, mens de taler.

  Please don't cut in while I'm speaking.

  Vær venlig ikke at afbrude mens jeg taler.

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  cut off

  to remove a part of something by cutting it with a tool or object

  at fjerne en del af noget ved at skære den af med et værktøj eller objekt

  She used a knife to cut off a slice of bread.

  Hun brugte en kniv til at skære en skive brød af.

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  cut off

  to stop or separate someone or something from others or from communication, support, or a place.

  At stoppe eller adskille nogen eller noget fra andre eller fra kommunikation, støtte eller et sted.

  During the storm, the village was cut off from the rest of the city.

  Under stormen blev landsbyen afskåret fra resten af byen.

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  cut off

  to suddenly stop working or functioning, especially about machines or services.

  At stoppe pludseligt med at fungere, især om maskiner eller tjenester.

  The machine kept cutting off during the day.

  Maskinen blev ved med at slukke i løbet af dagen.

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  cut out

  to stop the operation of a device or machine by turning it off or disconnecting it

  at stoppe driften af en enhed eller maskine ved at slukke for den eller afbryde forbindelsen

  Please cut out the engine before you leave the car.

  Sluk venligst motoren, før du forlader bilen.

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  cut out

  To stop including someone or something, or to remove them from a group, activity, or situation.

  At stoppe med at inkludere nogen eller noget, eller at fjerne dem fra en gruppe, aktivitet eller situation.

  Miles was cut out of the will.

  Miles blev udeladt af testamentet.

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  cut out

  to remove something from a larger piece by cutting, often using scissors or a knife.

  At fjerne noget fra et større stykke ved at klippe eller skære, ofte med saks eller kniv.

  She wants to cut out a picture from the magazine.

  Hun vil gerne klippe ud et billede fra bladet.

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  cut out

  to stop doing something, often used as a command to tell someone to stop a behavior.

  At stoppe med at gøre noget, ofte brugt som en kommando til at sige til nogen, at de skal stoppe en adfærd.

  Cut out your whining!

  Stop dit brokkeri!

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  cut through

  To go directly through a place to save time instead of taking a longer way around.

  At gå direkte gennem et sted for at spare tid i stedet for at tage en længere vej rundt.

  We cut through the park to get to school faster.

  Vi gik igennem parken for at komme hurtigere i skole.

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  cut up

  to divide something into smaller pieces using a knife or another sharp tool.

  At dele noget i mindre stykker med en kniv eller et andet skarpt redskab.

  She cut up the vegetables for the salad.

  Hun skar grøntsagerne ud til salaten.

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  cut up

  to divide something into smaller pieces using a knife, scissors, or another tool.

  At dele noget op i mindre stykker med en kniv, saks eller andet værktøj.

  She cut up the vegetables for the soup.

  Hun skar grøntsagerne ud til suppen.

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  date from

  to have started to exist at a particular time in the past.

  at være opstået på et bestemt tidspunkt i fortiden.

  This book dates from the early 17th century.

  Denne bog stammer fra begyndelsen af 1600-tallet.

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  deal out

  to give or distribute something to several people, usually in equal parts or pieces

  at give eller fordele noget til flere personer, ofte i lige store dele

  The headmaster dealt out the assignments to the staff.

  Rektoren delte opgaverne ud til personalet.

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  default on

  to fail to pay money that you owe, especially on a loan or debt

  undlade at betale penge, du skylder, især på et lån eller en gæld

  Be very careful not to default on your mortgage payments.

  Vær meget forsigtig med ikke at misligholde dine realkreditbetalinger.

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  depend on

  To trust or need someone or something for help, support, or to get something done.

  At stole på eller have brug for nogen eller noget for hjælp, støtte eller for at få noget gjort.

  You can always depend on me for support.

  Du kan altid stole på mig for støtte.

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  die away

  To become gradually quieter or weaker until it stops or disappears.

  At blive gradvist mere stille eller svagere, indtil det stopper eller forsvinder.

  The music died away as the concert finished.

  Musikken døde ud, da koncerten sluttede.

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  die out

  to disappear completely, usually because something is no longer used or living things no longer exist

  at forsvinde fuldstændig, normalt fordi noget ikke længere bruges eller levende væsener ikke længere eksisterer

  If we're not careful, many animals will soon die out.

  Hvis vi ikke er forsigtige, vil mange dyr snart uddø.

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  dig in

  to start eating food eagerly or with enthusiasm.

  at begynde at spise mad ivrigt eller med entusiasme.

  We dug in to the pizza as soon as it arrived.

  Vi kastede os over pizzaen, så snart den ankom.

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  dig into

  to start to do something with energy or enthusiasm, or to start eating food eagerly; it can also mean to search carefully through something.

  At begynde på noget med energi eller entusiasme, eller at begynde at spise ivrigt; det kan også betyde at gennemsøge noget grundigt.

  As soon as the food arrived, everyone started to dig into their meals.

  Så snart maden kom, begyndte alle at kaste sig over deres måltider.

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  dig out

  To find something that has been hidden, stored, or forgotten, usually after searching for it.

  At finde noget, der har været gemt, opbevaret eller glemt, som regel efter at have ledt efter det.

  We had to dig the car out from under the snow this morning.

  Vi var nødt til at grave bilen frem fra under sneen i morges.

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  dig up

  to remove something from the ground by digging, or to discover hidden information, objects, or facts

  at fjerne noget fra jorden ved at grave, eller at opdage skjult information, genstande eller fakta

  They had to dig up the garden to fix the broken pipe.

  De var nødt til at grave op i haven for at reparere det ødelagte rør.

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  dine out

  to eat a meal in a restaurant instead of at home.

  At spise et måltid på en restaurant i stedet for derhjemme.

  Let's dine out for dinner tonight instead of cooking.

  Lad os spise ude i aften i stedet for at lave mad.

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  disagree with

  If food or drink disagrees with you, it makes you feel sick or gives you an upset stomach.

  Hvis mad eller drikke ikke stemmer overens med dig, gør det dig utilpas eller giver dig ondt i maven.

  Shrimp disagrees with me.

  Rejer går ikke godt i spænd med mig.

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  dish out

  To give or spread something, like information, ideas, or comments, to many people—often quickly or without much thought.

  At give eller sprede noget, som information, idéer eller kommentarer, til mange mennesker—ofte hurtigt eller uden meget omtanke.

  The teacher loves to dish out advice to her students.

  Læreren elsker at dele ud af gode råd til sine elever.

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  dish out

  To give food to people, usually by putting it on their plates.

  At give mad til folk, som regel ved at lægge det på deres tallerkener.

  Dish out the pasta so everyone gets a fair share.

  Del ud af pastaen, så alle får en fair andel.

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  do away with

  to remove or stop using something, usually because it is no longer needed or wanted

  at fjerne eller stoppe med at bruge noget, som regel fordi det ikke længere er nødvendigt eller ønsket

  Many companies want to do away with paper documents and go digital.

  Mange virksomheder vil gerne afskaffe papirdokumenter og gå digitalt.

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  do up

  to decorate, repair, or fasten something, or to make something look nicer or newer

  at dekorere, reparere, fastgøre noget eller gøre noget flottere eller nyere

  Belinda needed time to do up her hair for the party.

  Belinda havde brug for tid til at sætte sit hår op til festen.

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  dope up

  to give drugs, especially strong or illegal drugs, to a person or an animal, usually to affect how they feel or act.

  At give nogen eller et dyr stoffer, især stærke eller ulovlige, for at påvirke hvordan de har det eller opfører sig.

  I was so doped up on painkillers after surgery that I could barely talk.

  Jeg var så bedøvet af smertestillende efter operationen, at jeg næsten ikke kunne tale.

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  double over

  To suddenly bend your body forward at the waist, often because you are laughing very hard or feeling a lot of pain.

  At bøje sig pludseligt forover i taljen, ofte fordi man griner meget eller har meget ondt.

  Matt doubled over when he was hit in the stomach.

  Matt bøjede sig sammen da han blev ramt i maven.

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  double up

  To use something in twice the amount, or to do something twice as much, often as a way to increase your chances or results. In gambling, it means to bet your winnings from a previous bet.

  At bruge noget i dobbelt mængde eller gøre noget dobbelt så meget, ofte for at øge chancer eller resultater. I spil betyder det at satse sin gevinst fra et tidligere væddemål.

  He decided to double up his bet in hopes of winning more money.

  Han besluttede at fordoble sit væddemål i håb om at vinde flere penge.

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  double up

  to share something, like a room, seat, or resource, with another person, especially because there is not enough for everyone to have their own

  At dele noget, som et værelse, sæde eller ressource, med en anden, især når der ikke er nok til alle.

  We'll have to double up in the hotel rooms because there aren't enough for everyone.

  Vi bliver nødt til at doble op på hotelværelserne, fordi der ikke er nok til alle.

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  doze off

  to fall asleep, especially for a short time or without planning to

  At falde i søvn, især i kort tid eller uden at planlægge det.

  My father often dozes off at night in front of the television.

  Min far blunder tit hen om natten foran fjernsynet.

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  drag down

  to make someone or something less successful, happy, or effective, often by causing problems or bringing them to a lower level.

  At gøre nogen eller noget mindre succesfuld, lykkelig eller effektiv, ofte ved at skabe problemer eller bringe dem til et lavere niveau.

  His negative attitude is starting to drag down the whole team.

  Hans negative attitude er begyndt at trække hele holdet ned.

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  drag in

  To involve someone in a situation or discussion, often when they do not want to be part of it.

  At involvere nogen i en situation eller diskussion, ofte når de ikke ønsker det.

  She always drags others in on her relationship problems.

  Hun trækker altid andre ind i sine forholdsproblemer.

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  drag on

  If something drags on, it continues for a long time and feels like it will never end.

  Hvis noget trækker ud, varer det meget længe og føles som om det aldrig slutter.

  The meeting seemed to drag on forever.

  Mødet så ud til at trække ud i al evighed.

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  drag out

  If something drags out, it continues for much longer than expected, often making people feel bored or impatient.

  Hvis noget trækker ud, fortsætter det meget længere end forventet, hvilket ofte gør folk kede af det eller utålmodige.

  The play seemed to drag out for hours.

  Stykket syntes at trække ud i timevis.

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  drag up

  To mention or talk about something from the past, especially something that is better left forgotten or that causes discomfort.

  At nævne eller tale om noget fra fortiden, især noget, der helst skal glemmes eller som skaber ubehag.

  It's really not necessary to keep dragging up the past.

  Det er virkelig ikke nødvendigt hele tiden at trække fortiden frem.

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  draw away

  To move back or distance yourself from someone or something.

  At bevæge sig væk eller tage afstand fra nogen eller noget.

  Please don't draw away from me.

  Vær venlig ikke at trække dig væk fra mig.

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  draw in

  to pull something, such as your breath or a body part, inward or closer to your body.

  At trække noget, som din vejrtrækning eller en kropsdel, indad eller tættere på kroppen.

  She drew in her breath sharply when she saw the surprise.

  Hun trak vejret ind skarpt, da hun så overraskelsen.

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  draw in

  to attract or invite someone or something to come closer or join in.

  At tiltrække eller invitere nogen eller noget til at komme tættere på eller deltage.

  The festival was so exciting it drew in crowds from all over the city.

  Festivalen var så spændende, at den tiltrak menneskemængder fra hele byen.

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  draw near

  to get closer in distance or time to someone or something

  at komme tættere på nogen eller noget i afstand eller tid

  As the storm drew near, everyone went inside.

  Da stormen nærmede sig, gik alle indenfor.

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  draw out

  to gently make someone say something that they might not want to share, such as information, feelings, or ideas.

  At forsigtigt få nogen til at sige noget, de måske ikke vil dele, som information, følelser eller ideer.

  The teacher was able to draw out the answer from the shy student.

  Læreren formåede at få svaret frem fra den generte elev.

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  draw out

  To make something last longer than necessary or expected.

  At få noget til at vare længere end nødvendigt eller forventet.

  The meeting was really being drawn out today.

  Mødet blev virkelig trukket ud i dag.

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  draw up

  to prepare and write an official document, such as a contract or a list

  at forberede og skrive et officielt dokument, såsom en kontrakt eller en liste

  The lawyers will draw up the contract.

  Advokaterne vil udforme kontrakten.

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  draw up

  To stand or sit up straight, usually to appear more confident or to show respect.

  At stå eller sidde oprejst, normalt for at virke mere selvsikker eller for at vise respekt.

  Draw yourself up and face the crowd with confidence.

  Ret dig op og mød mængden med selvtillid.

• 

  dream up

  To think of a new idea or plan, especially something unusual or creative.

  At finde på en ny idé eller plan, især noget usædvanligt eller kreativt.

  I've dreamed up a great idea for our school project.

  Jeg har fundet på en god idé til vores skoleprojekt.

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  dredge up

  to talk about or remember something unpleasant or embarrassing from the past, especially when others would prefer to forget it.

  At tale om eller erindre noget ubehageligt eller pinligt fra fortiden, især når andre foretrækker at glemme det.

  Let's not dredge up past arguments; it's better to move on.

  Lad os ikke grave op i gamle skænderier; det er bedre at komme videre.

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  dress down

  to wear more casual or informal clothes than usual, especially in a place where more formal clothes are normally expected

  At have mere afslappet eller uformelt tøj på end normalt, især et sted hvor mere formelt tøj som udgangspunkt forventes.

  On Fridays, we are allowed to dress down at work.

  Om fredagen må vi gerne klæde os afslappet på arbejdet.

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  dress up

  to put on special or formal clothes, or to wear a costume to look like someone or something else

  at tage særligt eller formelt tøj på, eller klæde sig ud som en anden eller noget andet

  Lily wanted to dress up as a fairy for Halloween.

  Lily ville gerne klæde sig ud som en fe til Halloween.

• 

  drift away

  To slowly become less close to someone, usually because you spend less time together or have less in common.

  Langsomt at blive mindre tæt med nogen, ofte fordi man tilbringer mindre tid sammen eller har færre ting til fælles.

  We've drifted away over the years and no longer talk as much.

  Vi er gledet fra hinanden gennem årene og taler ikke så meget sammen længere.

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  drift off

  to slowly fall asleep without realizing it

  langsomt falde i søvn uden at opdage det

  The parents drifted off before the baby did.

  Forældrene døsede hen før babyen gjorde.

• 

  drill in

  To teach someone something by repeating it many times until they remember it.

  At lære nogen noget ved at gentage det mange gange, indtil de husker det.

  As a child, my mother drilled the importance of good manners into us.

  Som barn bankede min mor vigtigheden af gode manerer ind i os.

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  drink down

  To swallow a drink completely, often in one go.

  At sluge en drik helt, ofte i én tår.

  Drink down your juice before you leave for school.

  Drik din juice ud før du går i skole.

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  drink in

  To look at or experience something with great enjoyment, paying close attention to it.

  At se på eller opleve noget med stor nydelse og opmærksomhed.

  The couple drank in the beautiful sunset at the beach.

  Parret sugede den smukke solnedgang ved stranden til sig.

• 

  drink up

  To finish all of your drink. If you drink up, you drink the entire glass or cup until it is empty.

  At drikke hele din drik. Hvis du drikker ud, drikker du hele glasset eller koppen, til den er tom.

  Please drink up your juice before we leave.

  Vær venlig at drikke ud din juice, før vi går.

• 

  drive around

  to travel by car with no specific destination, just exploring or passing time

  at køre bil uden et specifikt mål, bare for at udforske eller slå tiden ihjel

  We drove around the city last night just to see the lights.

  Vi kørte rundt i byen i går aftes bare for at se lysene.

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  drive away

  to make someone or something leave, usually because you do not want them nearby

  at få nogen eller noget til at forlade stedet, typisk fordi du ikke ønsker dem i nærheden

  The students drove away another teacher with their bad behavior.

  Eleverne skræmte endnu en lærer væk med deres dårlige opførsel.

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  drive off

  to leave a place by driving away in a car or another vehicle.

  At forlade et sted ved at køre væk i en bil eller et andet køretøj.

  The thief quickly drove off before the police arrived.

  Tyven kørte væk hurtigt, før politiet ankom.

• 

  drive out

  To make someone or something leave a place by force or strong pressure.

  At få nogen eller noget til at forlade et sted med magt eller stærkt pres.

  The troublemakers were driven out of the school.

  Ballademagerne blev drevet ud af skolen.

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  drive up

  to arrive at a place while driving a car or another vehicle

  at ankomme til et sted, mens man kører i bil eller andet køretøj

  Mark drove up to the gate and honked.

  Mark kørte op til porten og dyttede.

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  drone on

  to talk for a long time in a dull, monotonous, and boring way

  at tale i lang tid på en kedelig, monoton og trættende måde

  The lecturer droned on for hours, and I almost fell asleep.

  Forelæseren snakkede monotont i timevis, og jeg var ved at falde i søvn.

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  drool over

  To look at something or someone with great desire or admiration, often wanting it very much.

  At se på noget eller nogen med stor lyst eller beundring, ofte med et stort ønske om at eje det.

  Bruce always drools over expensive cars that he sees on the roads.

  Bruce savler over dyre biler, han ser på vejene.

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  drop away

  to gradually become fewer or smaller in number or amount

  at blive færre eller mindre i antal eller mængde gradvist

  Attendance at the club meetings dropped away after the holidays.

  Deltagelsen til klubaftenerne faldt bort efter ferien.

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  drop behind

  to move more slowly than others in a group and end up at the back.

  At bevæge sig langsommere end andre i gruppen og ende bagerst.

  I always drop behind the group when we go hiking.

  Jeg falder altid bagud fra gruppen, når vi går på vandretur.

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  drop by

  to visit someone or a place for a short time without making a plan in advance; to come and see someone casually.

  At besøge nogen eller et sted kort uden forudgående aftale; at komme forbi i forbifarten.

  Feel free to drop by whenever you're free.

  Du er velkommen til at kigge forbi, når du har tid.

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  drop down

  To move or fall from a higher position to a lower position.

  At bevæge sig eller falde fra en højere position til en lavere.

  The leaves dropped down onto the lawn in the autumn.

  Bladene faldt ned på plænen om efteråret.

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  drop off

  to become less in amount, level, or number; to decrease or decline

  at blive mindre i mængde, niveau eller antal; at falde eller aftage

  Attendance at the gym tends to drop off after the New Year.

  Fremmødet i fitnesscentret plejer at falde efter nytår.

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  drop out

  To leave school, a course, or an activity before you have finished it.

  At forlade skolen, et kursus eller en aktivitet før du har gennemført det.

  He decided to drop out of college after his first year.

  Han besluttede at droppe ud af universitetet efter sit første år.

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  drown out

  To make so much noise that another sound cannot be heard.

  At larme så meget, at en anden lyd ikke kan høres.

  The sound of the crowd cheering drowned out the coach's instructions.

  Lyden af publikums jubel druknede trænerens instruktioner.

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  drum out

  To force someone to leave an organization or group, especially in a public way, usually because they did something wrong.

  At tvinge nogen til at forlade en organisation eller gruppe, især på en offentlig måde, oftest fordi de har gjort noget forkert.

  The military drums out a few soldiers each year for breaking the rules.

  Militæret smider ud nogle få soldater hvert år for at bryde reglerne.

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  drum up

  To try to get more support, customers, or interest for something by making people aware of it.

  At forsøge at få mere støtte, kunder eller interesse for noget ved at gøre folk opmærksomme på det.

  The campaigners tried to drum up support for the candidate.

  Kampagnefolkene forsøgte at skabe opbakning til kandidaten.

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  dry out

  to remove moisture from something, making it completely dry.

  At fjerne fugt fra noget, så det bliver helt tørt.

  Melissa tried to dry out her jacket with a hairdryer after it got wet in the rain.

  Melissa forsøgte at tørre sin jakke med en hårtørrer, efter den blev våd i regnen.

• 

  dwindle away

  To gradually become smaller, fewer, or weaker until it almost disappears.

  At blive mindre, færre eller svagere gradvist, indtil det næsten forsvinder.

  The sound of the applause dwindled away to nothing.

  Lyden af bifaldet aftog langsomt til ingenting.

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  ease off

  To stop putting so much pressure or stress on someone or something; to become less strict or demanding.

  At holde op med at lægge så meget pres eller stress på nogen eller noget; at blive mindre streng eller krævende.

  Please ease off Amanda. She's under enough pressure already.

  Vil du ikke nok slappe lidt af over for Amanda. Hun er allerede under nok pres.

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  eat at

  to bother or worry someone for a long time, or to slowly damage something over time

  at bekymre eller irritere nogen i lang tid eller langsomt skade noget over tid

  This problem has been eating at me all day.

  Dette problem har gået mig på hele dagen.

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  eat away

  To slowly destroy or damage something, especially by a chemical process or over time.

  At ødelægge eller beskadige noget langsomt, især ved en kemisk proces eller over tid.

  Be careful with that acid because it will eat away at the metal.

  Vær forsigtig med den syre, for den vil æde sig ind i metallet.

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  eat in

  to have a meal at home instead of going to a restaurant or cafe

  at spise hjemme i stedet for at tage ud på restaurant eller café

  I don't want to eat in again; let's go out to eat.

  Jeg gider ikke spise hjemme igen; lad os gå ud og spise.

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  eat out

  to have a meal at a restaurant or café instead of at home

  at spise på restaurant eller café i stedet for hjemme

  My family likes to eat out on weekends.

  Min familie kan godt lide at spise ude i weekenderne.

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  eat up

  to finish all the food on your plate; to eat everything that is given to you

  at spise al maden på din tallerken; at spise alt, hvad du får

  Make sure to eat up before your food gets cold.

  Sørg for at spise op inden din mad bliver kold.

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  eat up

  To use or spend something very quickly, especially money, resources, or time.

  At bruge eller forbruge noget meget hurtigt, især penge, ressourcer eller tid.

  This company is eating up all its profits.

  Denne virksomhed sluger alle sine overskud.

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  ebb away

  to slowly decrease, disappear, or become weaker over time.

  at aftage langsomt, forsvinde eller blive svagere over tid.

  His strength ebbed away after the long illness.

  Hans styrke aftog gradvist efter den lange sygdom.

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  edge in

  to move into a place or position slowly and carefully, often when it is crowded or difficult to enter

  at bevæge sig ind på en plads eller position langsomt og forsigtigt, ofte når det er overfyldt eller svært at komme ind

  We slowly edged in to our seats at the packed theater.

  Vi listede ind til vores pladser i det proppede teater.

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  egg on

  to strongly encourage someone to do something, especially something risky or unwise

  at opfordre nogen kraftigt til at gøre noget, især noget risikabelt eller tåbeligt

  Alan egged Tim on to try the spicy food.

  Alan opfodrede Tim til at prøve den stærke mad.

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  embark on

  To start something new, especially something important or exciting, like a project or journey.

  At begynde på noget nyt, især noget vigtigt eller spændende, som et projekt eller en rejse.

  I'm about to embark on my own business.

  Jeg er ved at begive mig ud på min egen forretning.

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  end up

  to finally do something after a series of actions or events, often without planning it.

  At man til sidst gør noget efter en række handlinger eller begivenheder, ofte uden at have planlagt det.

  I ended up going home early.

  Jeg endte med at tage tidligt hjem.

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  even out

  to make the surface of something smooth, flat, or equal by removing bumps or differences

  at gøre overfladen på noget glat, flad eller ensartet ved at fjerne bump eller forskelle

  The workers evened out the road to make it smoother.

  Arbejderne jævnede vejen ud for at gøre den mere glat.

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  even up

  to make something flat, straight, or the same height, especially by removing uneven parts. Similar to 'even out'.

  At gøre noget fladt, lige eller i samme højde, især ved at fjerne ujævne dele. Ligner 'even out'.

  The workers evened up the road so it was safe to drive on.

  Arbejderne jævnede vejen, så det var sikkert at køre på den.

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  excel at

  to be very good or skilled at something, much better than most people

  at være meget dygtig eller talentfuld til noget, meget bedre end de fleste mennesker

  Mandy excels at playing the piano.

  Mandy er fremragende til at spille klaver.

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  extend to

  to make something longer or bigger so that it reaches something else; to stretch something out toward something.

  At gøre noget længere eller større, så det når noget andet; at strække noget mod noget.

  She extended the invitation to all her friends.

  Hun udvidede invitationen til alle sine venner.

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  face up

  to accept and deal with a difficult situation or problem bravely, instead of avoiding it.

  At acceptere og håndtere en svær situation eller et problem modigt, i stedet for at undgå det.

  Nora realized that she would simply have to face up to her mistake.

  Nora indså, at hun simpelthen måtte se i øjnene sit fejltrin.

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  factor in

  To include or take something into account when you are making a decision or planning something.

  At inkludere eller tage noget i betragtning, når du træffer en beslutning eller planlægger noget.

  We factored in the average number of sick days employees take per year when we compiled our report.

  Vi tog højde for det gennemsnitlige antal sygedage, medarbejderne tager om året, da vi lavede rapporten.

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  fade away

  to slowly disappear or become less noticeable until it is gone.

  langsomt forsvinde eller blive mindre synlig, indtil det er væk.

  The rainbow faded away into the sky.

  Regnbuen forsvandt op i himlen.

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  fall away

  To gradually come off, become separated, or disappear.

  At falde af, blive adskilt eller forsvinde gradvist.

  The paint has fallen away from the old fence.

  Malingen er faldet af det gamle hegn.

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  fall behind

  To not keep up with others or with a schedule; to not do or pay something on time.

  At ikke følge med andre eller en tidsplan; ikke gøre eller betale noget til tiden.

  I heard that you've fallen behind on your mortgage payments.

  Jeg har hørt, at du er kommet bagud med dine realkreditbetalinger.

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  fall down

  to accidentally drop to the ground from standing or walking, usually by losing your balance.

  At man ved et uheld falder ned på jorden fra stående eller gående, som regel fordi man mister balancen.

  Be careful that you don't fall down on the ice.

  Vær forsigtig, så du ikke falder ned på isen.

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  fall for

  To easily believe something that is not true; to be tricked or deceived by something.

  At tro på noget, der ikke er sandt; at blive snydt eller narret.

  You don't really expect me to fall for that old trick, do you?

  Du forventer vel ikke, at jeg falder for det gamle trick?

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  fall for

  To start to love or have strong romantic feelings for someone.

  At begynde at elske nogen eller få stærke romantiske følelser for en person.

  James really fell for Marcia when they met at the party.

  James faldt for Marcia, da de mødtes til festen.

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  fall in

  to start spending time with a particular group of people, often by chance

  at begynde at tilbringe tid sammen med en bestemt gruppe mennesker, ofte tilfældigt

  Shauna seems to have fallen in with the wrong crowd this year.

  Shauna ser ud til at have faldet ind med de forkerte i år.

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  fall into

  to belong to or be included in a particular group, type, or category.

  at tilhøre eller være inkluderet i en bestemt gruppe, type eller kategori.

  Which genre do these movies fall into?

  Hvilken genre hører disse film under?

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  fall off

  to decrease, become less, or decline

  at falde, blive mindre eller aftage

  Sales usually fall off after the holiday season.

  Salget plejer at falde efter feriesæsonen.

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  fall out

  to have an argument or disagreement and stop being friendly with someone.

  At skændes eller blive uvenner, så man ikke længere er gode venner.

  Bruce and Sean fell out with each other over a girl.

  Bruce og Sean blev uvenner over en pige.

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  fall over

  to suddenly lose balance and go down to the ground

  at miste balancen pludseligt og falde ned på jorden

  The tree fell over during the storm.

  Træet væltede under stormen.

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  fall through

  If something falls through, it means a plan or arrangement does not happen or fails at the last moment.

  Hvis noget falder igennem, betyder det, at en plan eller aftale ikke bliver til noget eller mislykkes i sidste øjeblik.

  The plans for the fundraiser fell through.

  Planerne for indsamlingen faldt igennem.

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  fall under

  To be included in a particular group, type, or category.

  At blive inkluderet i en bestemt gruppe, type eller kategori.

  Which category do these books fall under?

  Hvilken kategori hører disse bøger under?

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  fan out

  To spread out from a central point like the shape of a fan.

  At sprede sig ud fra et centralt punkt som en vifte.

  The garden seemed to fan out around the house.

  Haven syntes at sprede sig rundt om huset.

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  farm out

  To give a task or job to another person or company to do, instead of doing it yourself.

  At give en opgave eller et job til en anden person eller virksomhed, i stedet for selv at gøre det.

  The company decided to farm out its data processing to an outside firm.

  Virksomheden besluttede at udlicitere databehandlingen til et eksternt firma.

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  fatten up

  to feed someone or an animal more food so they become fatter, usually for a specific reason.

  At give nogen eller et dyr ekstra mad for at gøre dem tykkere, normalt af en bestemt grund.

  My grandparents were fattening up their goose for Christmas dinner.

  Mine bedsteforældre var ved at fede deres gås op til julemiddagen.

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  feed in

  To regularly put or add something into a system, machine, or process.

  At jævnligt tilføje eller lægge noget ind i et system, en maskine eller en proces.

  The school feeds students into the university every year.

  Skolen sender elever ind på universitetet hvert år.

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  feed on

  to eat or get nourishment from someone or something, usually used when talking about animals and what they eat regularly.

  at spise eller få næring fra nogen eller noget, normalt brugt om dyr og hvad de spiser regelmæssigt.

  Cows feed on grass in the fields.

  Køer lever af græs på marken.

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  feel for

  to understand and share someone’s feelings, especially when they are having a difficult time; to show sympathy or empathy for someone

  at forstå og dele en andens følelser, især når de har det svært; at vise sympati eller empati for nogen

  I'm sorry that things turned out this way. I really do feel for you.

  Jeg er ked af, at det endte sådan. Jeg føler med dig.

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  feel like

  to want to do something or be in the mood for something

  have lyst til at gøre noget eller være i humør til noget

  Do you feel like watching a movie tonight?

  Har du lyst til at se en film i aften?

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  feel out

  To carefully ask questions or talk to someone to understand their opinion or attitude about something, usually before making a decision.

  At spørge eller tale forsigtigt med nogen for at forstå deres mening eller holdning til noget, typisk før man træffer en beslutning.

  Could you feel out the boss about my idea?

  Kan du føle dig frem hos chefen om min idé?

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  fence in

  To surround someone or something with a fence or barrier, so they are inside and cannot get out easily. It can also mean to make someone feel restricted.

  At omgive nogen eller noget med et hegn eller en barriere, så de er indespærret og ikke nemt kan komme ud. Kan også betyde at få nogen til at føle sig begrænset.

  I don't want you to feel fenced in by all these rules at work.

  Jeg vil ikke have, at du føler dig indhegnet af alle disse regler på arbejdet.

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  fend for

  to take care of yourself without help from others

  at tage vare på sig selv uden hjælp fra andre

  After losing his job, he had to fend for himself.

  Efter han mistede sit job, måtte han klare sig selv.

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  fend off

  To stop someone or something from harming or attacking you; to defend yourself against someone or something.

  At forhindre nogen eller noget i at skade eller angribe dig; at forsvare sig mod nogen eller noget.

  He used a stick to fend off the wild dog.

  Han brugte en stok til at afværge den vilde hund.

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  fiddle with

  to touch, move, or play with something, often because you are bored or nervous, usually without any real purpose.

  At røre ved, flytte eller lege med noget, ofte fordi man er keder sig eller nervøs, ofte uden noget egentlig formål.

  Don't fiddle with the remote control.

  Lad være med at fifle med fjernbetjeningen.

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  fight down

  To control or stop a strong feeling or reaction, especially something difficult like emotions or urges.

  At kontrollere eller stoppe en stærk følelse eller reaktion, især noget vanskeligt som følelser eller trang.

  She tried to fight down her anger during the meeting.

  Hun forsøgte at kæmpe ned sin vrede under mødet.

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  fight off

  To try hard to stop or get rid of something that is attacking or bothering you.

  At prøve hårdt på at stoppe eller slippe af med noget, der angriber eller generer dig.

  He tried to fight off a cold before his big exam.

  Han forsøgte at kæmpe imod en forkølelse før sin store eksamen.

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  figure out

  to find the answer to something or understand how something works

  at finde svaret på noget eller forstå, hvordan noget fungerer

  I can't figure out how to use this app.

  Jeg kan ikke finde ud af, hvordan jeg bruger denne app.

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  file away

  to put documents or papers in a specific place, especially in a folder or cabinet, so you can find them later.

  At lægge dokumenter eller papirer et bestemt sted, især i en mappe eller et skab, så du kan finde dem senere.

  Monique filed away the lawyer's letter in case she needed it one day.

  Monique arkiverede advokatens brev, hvis hun skulle få brug for det en dag.

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  fill in

  to give someone all the necessary information or details about something they missed or don’t know about

  At give nogen alle nødvendige oplysninger eller detaljer om noget, de gik glip af eller ikke ved noget om.

  Can you fill me in on what happened at the party last night?

  Kan du opdatere mig om, hvad der skete til festen i går?

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  fill in

  To write the necessary information on a form or document.

  At skrive de nødvendige oplysninger på en formular eller et dokument.

  Please fill in your name and address on this form.

  Udfyld venligst dit navn og adresse på denne formular.

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  fill in

  To do someone else's job or take their place for a short time when they are not available.

  At gøre en andens arbejde eller tage deres plads i en kort periode, når de ikke er tilgængelige.

  I don't mind filling in for Lucy while she's away.

  Jeg har ikke noget imod at vikariere for Lucy, mens hun er væk.

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  fill out

  to complete a form or document by adding information; to write the necessary information in the spaces on a form.

  At udfylde en formular eller et dokument ved at tilføje oplysninger; at skrive de nødvendige informationer i felterne på en formular.

  Please fill out this application form with your personal details.

  Udfyld venligst denne ansøgningsformular med dine personlige oplysninger.

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  fill out

  to gradually gain weight and become a bit heavier, often looking healthier or rounder.

  Gradvist at tage på i vægt og blive lidt rundere, ofte så man ser sundere eller fyldigere ud.

  Melanie began to fill out again after having her baby.

  Melanie begyndte at tage på igen efter, hun havde fået sin baby.

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  fill up

  To eat a lot of something so that you feel full and don't want to eat anything more.

  At spise så meget af noget, at du bliver mæt og ikke har lyst til mere.

  I don't want you to fill up on cookies before dinner.

  Jeg vil ikke have, at du spiser dig mæt i småkager før aftensmad.

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  fill up

  to make something completely full or to become completely full, especially with a liquid or other substance

  at gøre noget helt fyldt eller at blive helt fyldt, især med en væske eller andet stof

  The dam filled up after the heavy storms during the night.

  Dæmningen blev fyldt helt op efter de kraftige storme om natten.

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  film over

  to become covered with a thin layer, often making something less clear or difficult to see through

  blive dækket af et tyndt lag, ofte så noget bliver mindre klart eller svært at se igennem

  Her eyes filmed over with tears during the sad movie.

  Hendes øjne tågede til af tårer under den triste film.

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  filter out

  To remove something unwanted from a substance, group, or information by using a filter or a similar method.

  At fjerne noget uønsket fra et stof, en gruppe eller information ved hjælp af et filter eller lignende metode.

  The pollution in the water needs to be filtered out.

  Forureningen i vandet skal filtreres ud.

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  find out

  to discover or learn something, usually by looking for information or by being told

  at opdage eller få at vide noget, som regel ved at lede efter information eller ved at få det fortalt

  I found out that Betty is cheating on me.

  Jeg fandt ud af, at Betty er mig utro.

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  finish off

  to complete something that you have been doing, especially the last part of it

  at færdiggøre noget, du har været i gang med, især den sidste del

  Let's finish off this report before leaving.

  Lad os gøre denne rapport færdig før vi går.

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  finish up

  to arrive or be in a place at the end, often by accident or without planning. It is similar to 'end up.'

  At ankomme eller ende et sted til sidst, ofte ved et tilfælde eller uden plan. Ligner 'end up'.

  We went out for dinner but finished up at a night club.

  Vi gik ud for at spise, men endte på en natklub.

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  fire up

  To make someone feel excited, enthusiastic, or motivated.

  At få nogen til at føle sig begejstret, entusiastisk eller motiveret.

  The coach fired up the basketball team with his speech before the game.

  Træneren gearede op basketballholdet med sin tale før kampen.

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  firm up

  To make something stronger, more solid, or more certain.

  At gøre noget stærkere, mere solidt eller mere sikkert.

  Put the dough in the fridge to firm up before baking.

  Sæt dejen i køleskabet, så den kan sætte sig før bagning.

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  fit in

  to be suitable for or to match well with something

  at passe til eller stemme godt overens med noget

  This table does not fit in with the rest of the room's design.

  Dette bord passer ikke ind med resten af rummets design.

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  fit out

  To supply a person or thing with the equipment, clothing, or furniture they need for a specific purpose.

  At udstyre en person eller ting med det udstyr, tøj eller møbler de har brug for til et specifikt formål.

  My aunt and uncle have fit out the lounge with a home theatre system.

  Min tante og onkel har udstyret stuen med et hjemmebiografsystem.

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  fizzle out

  to slowly end, lose energy, or stop being interesting or effective.

  Langsomt slutte, miste energi eller ophøre med at være interessant eller effektiv.

  The party fizzled out before midnight.

  Festen døde ud før midnat.

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  flag down

  to wave your hand or use a signal to get the attention of a driver or vehicle and make them stop

  at vinke eller bruge et signal for at få en chauffør eller et køretøjs opmærksomhed og få dem til at stoppe

  Jennifer asked the doorman to flag down a taxi for her.

  Jennifer bad portneren om at standse en taxa for hende.

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  flake off

  to come off or break away from a surface in small, thin pieces

  at komme af eller bryde væk fra en overflade i små, tynde stykker

  Bits of paint flaked off the wall.

  Stumper af maling skallede af væggen.

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  flame up

  to suddenly start burning more strongly or catch fire.

  pludselig at begynde at brænde kraftigere eller antænde.

  Be careful with the barbecue—it can flame up if too much fat drips on the coals.

  Vær forsigtig med grillen—den kan flamme op, hvis der drypper for meget fedt på kullene.

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  flare out

  When something flares out, it becomes wider or spreads outward, often at the bottom. You can also use it to describe making something wider at the edges.

  Når noget bredes ud, bliver det bredere eller spreder sig udad, ofte i bunden. Du kan også bruge det til at beskrive at gøre noget bredere i kanterne.

  I want my pants to flare out at the bottom so they're wider near my shoes.

  Jeg vil gerne have, at mine bukser bredes ud i bunden, så de er bredere nær mine sko.

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  flare up

  If something flares up, it suddenly becomes worse or more intense, especially something negative like an illness, pain, or a conflict.

  Hvis noget blusser op, bliver det pludselig værre eller mere intenst, især noget negativt som en sygdom, smerte eller konflikt.

  My arthritis is starting to flare up again.

  Min gigt begynder at blusse op igen.

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  flatten out

  to make something completely flat or smooth

  at gøre noget helt fladt eller glat

  Flatten out the dough with a rolling pin.

  Rul dejen ud med en kagerulle.

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  flip out

  to suddenly become very angry, upset, or excited, often in a way that is hard to control

  at blive pludselig meget vred, ked af det eller ophidset, ofte på en måde der er svær at kontrollere

  She flipped out when she saw her broken phone screen.

  Hun flipppede ud, da hun så sin ødelagte telefonskærm.

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  flirt with

  to think about doing something, but without being very serious about it

  at overveje at gøre noget, men uden at være særlig seriøs omkring det

  For a brief moment, Elizabeth flirted with the idea of moving to Paris.

  Et kort øjeblik legede Elizabeth med tanken om at flytte til Paris.

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  flood in

  to arrive or enter in large numbers, quickly and all at once

  at ankomme eller komme ind i store mængder, hurtigt og på én gang

  When the store opened, customers flooded in looking for bargains.

  Da butikken åbnede, strømmede kunderne ind for at finde gode tilbud.

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  flow away

  to move away or be carried away, usually by water or another liquid leaving a place.

  At bevæge sig væk eller at blive ført væk, oftest af vand eller en anden væske, der forlader et sted.

  After it rained, the puddles on the street slowly flowed away.

  Efter regnvejret flød vandpytterne væk på gaden langsomt.

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  flow from

  to move or come out of something in a steady stream, like a liquid or gas.

  at bevæge sig eller komme ud af noget i en jævn strøm, som en væske eller gas.

  Water flowed from the faucet when I turned it on.

  Vandet strømmede fra hanen, da jeg tændte den.

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  fluff up

  To shake or arrange something soft, like a pillow or cushion, so it looks bigger and feels softer.

  At ryste eller ordne noget blødt, som en pude eller hynde, så det ser større ud og føles blødere.

  The chambermaid fluffed up the cushions in the hotel room.

  Stuepigen puffede op puderne på hotelværelset.

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  flush down

  To use a large amount of water to move something away, usually down a pipe or drain.

  At bruge en stor mængde vand til at flytte noget væk, typisk ned i et rør eller et afløb.

  She accidentally flushed down her ring while cleaning the sink.

  Hun kom ved et uheld til at skylle ned sin ring, da hun gjorde vasken ren.

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  fly by

  To describe time passing very quickly, especially when you are busy or enjoying yourself.

  At beskrive, at tiden går meget hurtigt, især når du er travl eller har det sjovt.

  This week just flew by because I was so busy.

  Denne uge fløj forbi, fordi jeg havde så travlt.

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  fly on

  to keep flying or moving forward in the air, often without stopping or changing direction.

  At blive ved med at flyve eller bevæge sig fremad i luften, ofte uden at stoppe eller ændre retning.

  The ducks flew on even though there were hunters on the ground.

  Ænderne fløj videre, selvom der var jægere på jorden.

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  fob off

  To make someone accept something or someone that you do not want, often by tricking them or being dishonest.

  At få nogen til at acceptere noget eller nogen, de ikke ønsker, ofte ved at snyde eller være uærlig.

  The car dealer tried to fob the old car off on the new buyer.

  Bilforhandleren forsøgte at snyde den gamle bil af på den nye køber.

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  focus on

  To give your full attention to a person or thing.

  At give din fulde opmærksomhed til en person eller ting.

  Let's focus on the issue at hand.

  Lad os fokusere på problemet her og nu.

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  fog up

  to become or make something covered with small drops of water, making it hard to see through

  At noget bliver, eller du gør noget, dækket af små vanddråber, så det er svært at se igennem.

  My glasses always fog up when I walk into a warm room from the cold.

  Mine briller dugger altid op, når jeg går ind i et varmt rum fra kulden.

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  foist off

  to give or sell something unwanted or fake to someone by pretending it is valuable or genuine

  at give eller sælge noget uønsket eller falsk til nogen ved at lade som om det er værdifuldt eller ægte

  The crook foisted off the knock-offs on unsuspecting tourists.

  Svigeren prakkede kopivarerne på intetanende turister.

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  fold up

  to close or stop a business or activity, often because it is not successful.

  At lukke eller stoppe en forretning eller aktivitet, ofte fordi den ikke er succesfuld.

  The producers folded up the show because they were losing too much money.

  Producenterne lukkede ned for showet, fordi de tabte for mange penge.

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  fold up

  to bend or close something into a smaller, neater shape, usually by doubling it over several times.

  At bøje eller lukke noget sammen til en mindre, pænere form, ofte ved at folde det flere gange.

  Please help me to fold up the shirts before putting them away.

  Hjælp mig venligst med at folde skjorterne sammen før de bliver lagt væk.

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  follow out

  to go outside right after someone or something leaves a place

  at gå udenfor lige efter nogen eller noget forlader et sted

  My dog often follows me out when I leave the house.

  Min hund følger mig ofte ud, når jeg forlader huset.

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  follow through

  to finish something that you have started and make sure to do all the steps needed.

  at afslutte noget du er begyndt på og sørge for at gøre alle nødvendige skridt.

  Sandra's parents told her she had to follow through on the activities she started.

  Sandras forældre sagde til hende, at hun skulle gøre tingene færdige, hun startede på.

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  follow up on

  to check, get more information, or take further action about something or someone after an initial contact or event

  at tjekke op på, få mere information om eller tage yderligere handling i forhold til noget eller nogen efter første kontakt eller hændelse

  The manager will follow up on your job application next week.

  Lederen vil følge op på din jobansøgning i næste uge.

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  fool around

  to spend time doing silly or unimportant things instead of being serious or working

  at bruge tid på at lave fjollede eller uvæsentlige ting i stedet for at være seriøs eller arbejde

  Gemma can spend hours fooling around on the internet.

  Gemma kan bruge timer på at fjolle rundt på internettet.

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  fool around

  to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone who is not your partner; to be unfaithful in a relationship

  at have et romantisk eller seksuelt forhold til en anden end din partner; at være utro i et forhold

  Anne was devastated to learn that Dale had been fooling around with someone else.

  Anne var knust, da hun fandt ud af, at Dale havde været utro med en anden.

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  force out

  To make someone leave their job, position, or organization when they don't want to.

  At få nogen til at forlade deres job, stilling eller organisation imod deres vilje.

  The manager forced him out after the company changed its direction.

  Chefen tvang ham ud, efter virksomheden skiftede retning.

• 

  force out

  to make someone say something or do something, even if they do not want to; to make something come out with effort.

  At få nogen til at sige eller gøre noget, selvom de ikke vil; at få noget frem med besvær.

  Tanya managed to force out an apology.

  Tanya formåede at presse en undskyldning ud.

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  fork out

  to pay money for something, usually when you do not want to or think it's too much

  at betale penge for noget, ofte når du ikke har lyst eller synes det er for dyrt

  I had to fork out $300 for car repairs again.

  Jeg måtte punge ud med 300 dollars for reparation af bilen igen.

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  foul up

  To make a mistake or do something incorrectly, causing a problem.

  At begå en fejl eller gøre noget forkert, som forårsager et problem.

  The figure skater fouled up her final jump in the competition, which cost her the gold medal.

  Kunstskøjteløberen kludrede sit sidste spring i konkurrencen, hvilket kostede hende guldmedaljen.

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  freak out

  To become very scared, angry, or excited about something. It often means to react very strongly or emotionally, sometimes in a way that is hard to control.

  At blive meget bange, vred eller ophidset over noget. Det betyder ofte at reagere meget stærkt eller følelsesmæssigt, nogle gange på en ukontrollerbar måde.

  The drugs caused her to freak out.

  Stofferne fik hende til at flippe ud.

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  freshen up

  to make someone or something look or feel cleaner, newer, or more presentable.

  At få nogen eller noget til at se renere, nyere eller mere præsentabel ud eller føle sig sådan.

  The actress freshened up her lipstick before the interview.

  Skuespilleren friskede op sin læbestift før interviewet.

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  frighten away

  To make someone or something go away because they are scared or afraid.

  At få nogen eller noget til at gå væk, fordi de er bange.

  The man frightened the stray cats away.

  Manden skræmte de herreløse katte væk.

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  fritter away

  to waste time, money, or resources on unimportant things instead of using them carefully.

  at spilde tid, penge eller ressourcer på uvigtige ting i stedet for at bruge dem forsigtigt.

  Gerald is frittering his money away on things he doesn't need.

  Gerald spilder sine penge på ting, han ikke har brug for.

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  frost over

  to become covered with a thin layer of frost or ice, usually because of cold weather.

  At blive dækket af et tyndt lag rim eller is, som regel på grund af koldt vejr.

  During winter, the bathroom mirror can frost over if the window is left open.

  Om vinteren kan spejlet på badeværelset dugge/rime til, hvis vinduet står åbent.

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  frown (up) on

  to disapprove of something or someone; to think that something is wrong or not acceptable.

  at misbillige noget eller nogen; at mene, at noget er forkert eller ikke acceptabelt.

  My grandmother frowns upon the clothes that I wear.

  Min bedstemor ser skævt til det tøj, jeg har på.

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  gang up

  To join together as a group to criticize, attack, or oppose someone.

  At gå sammen som en gruppe for at kritisere, angribe eller modarbejde nogen.

  The bigger kids ganged up on him at recess.

  De større børn gik sammen imod ham i frikvarteret.

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  gas up

  to fill a vehicle's tank with gasoline (petrol)

  at fylde en bils tank op med benzin

  We need to stop at a gas station so I can gas up.

  Vi skal stoppe ved en tankstation, så jeg kan tanke op.

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  gather up

  To collect or pick up different things and bring them together into one place.

  At samle eller plukke forskellige ting op og bringe dem sammen ét sted.

  Let's gather up our bags and leave.

  Lad os samle vores tasker sammen og gå.

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  gear up

  to get ready or prepare for something that is going to happen, or to help someone or something get ready.

  At gøre sig klar eller forberede sig på noget, der vil ske, eller hjælpe nogen/noget med at blive klar.

  The team geared up for the big game with extra training.

  Holdet gjorde sig klar til den store kamp med ekstra træning.

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  get about

  to move from place to place, especially by walking or traveling.

  at bevæge sig fra sted til sted, især ved at gå eller rejse.

  Lisa struggled to get about on crutches while her leg healed.

  Lisa havde svært ved at komme omkring på krykker, mens hendes ben helede.

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  get across

  To explain something clearly so that other people understand it.

  At forklare noget klart, så andre forstår det.

  William managed to get his ideas across to his team.

  William formåede at få sine idéer igennem til sit team.

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  get along

  To have a good and friendly relationship with someone.

  At have et godt og venligt forhold til nogen.

  I wish my kids got along better with one another.

  Jeg ville ønske, at mine børn kom bedre ud af det med hinanden.

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  get around

  When news or information gets around, it means that many people hear about it and it spreads quickly.

  Når nyheder eller information spredes, betyder det, at mange mennesker hører om det, og det går hurtigt.

  Gossip gets around faster than you think.

  Sladder spredes hurtigere, end du tror.

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  get around

  to find a way to avoid or overcome a rule, problem, or person who is stopping you from doing something

  at finde en måde at undgå eller overvinde en regel, et problem eller en person, der forhindrer dig i at gøre noget

  He tried to get around the rules by using a different email address.

  Han prøvede at omgå reglerne ved at bruge en anden e-mailadresse.

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  get around to

  to finally do something that you have been intending to do but have been too busy or have delayed

  Endelig få gjort noget, du har haft intention om, men har været for travl til eller udsat.

  I'll get around to cleaning the garage this weekend.

  Jeg får endelig gjort rent i garagen i weekenden.

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  get at

  to reach or access someone or something, especially with effort

  at nå eller få adgang til nogen eller noget, især med besvær

  The ants got at the sugar jar even though it was on a high shelf.

  Myrerne kom til sukkerkrukken, selvom den stod på en høj hylde.

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  get at

  to criticize or bother someone repeatedly, often in an annoying way

  at kritisere eller genere nogen gentagne gange, ofte på en irriterende måde

  My boss is always trying to get at me for being late.

  Min chef prøver altid at hakke på mig for at komme for sent.

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  get away

  to leave a place or situation to take a short break or vacation, especially to relax or escape stress

  at forlade et sted eller en situation for at tage en kort pause eller ferie, især for at slappe af eller slippe væk fra stress

  I just need to get away for a few days.

  Jeg har bare brug for at komme væk i et par dage.

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  get away

  to escape from someone or something, or to leave a place where you do not want to stay.

  at slippe væk fra nogen eller noget, eller forlade et sted, hvor man ikke vil være.

  Arthur was unsuccessful in getting away from the guard.

  Arthur lykkedes ikke med at komme væk fra vagten.

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  get away with

  to do something wrong or illegal and not be caught or punished for it

  at gøre noget forkert eller ulovligt uden at blive fanget eller straffet for det

  He cheated on the test and thought he could get away with it.

  Han snød til prøven og troede, han kunne slippe af sted med det.

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  get down

  to move from a higher place to a lower one, usually by climbing or stepping down from something.

  At bevæge sig fra et højere sted til et lavere, som regel ved at klatre eller stige ned fra noget.

  Get down from there right now!

  Kom ned derfra med det samme!

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  get down

  To write something so that you don't forget it.

  At skrive noget ned, så du ikke glemmer det.

  Make sure you get down the witness's statement.

  Sørg for at skrive vidnets forklaring ned.

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  get down

  to move your body lower, especially onto your hands and knees or to a lower position, often to reach or see something better

  at bringe din krop længere ned, især ned på hænder og knæ eller til en lavere position, ofte for at nå eller se noget bedre

  Charlotte got down on all fours to clean under the bed.

  Charlotte kom ned på alle fire for at gøre rent under sengen.

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  get in

  to be accepted or allowed to join a group, organization, or place, such as a school, club, or event.

  at blive accepteret eller få lov til at blive en del af en gruppe, organisation eller sted, såsom en skole, klub eller begivenhed.

  Do you know if Duncan got in to the university?

  Ved du, om Duncan kom ind på universitetet?

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  get in

  to enter a place, building, vehicle, or area.

  at komme ind i et sted, en bygning, et køretøj eller et område.

  I don't think we can get in without the code for the door.

  Jeg tror ikke, vi kan komme ind uden dørenes kode.

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  get into

  to be accepted as a member of a school, college, university, or program

  at blive optaget som medlem af en skole, et college, et universitet eller et program

  Merryl was excited to hear that she had got into Harvard University.

  Merryl var begejstret for at høre, at hun var kommet ind på Harvard University.

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  get into

  to become interested or involved in an activity, topic, or hobby

  at blive interesseret eller involveret i en aktivitet, et emne eller en hobby

  She really got into painting after taking an art class.

  Hun begyndte virkelig at gå op i at male efter at have taget et kunstkursus.

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  get into

  to put on a piece of clothing; to dress in something

  tage et stykke tøj på; klæde sig i noget

  I can't get into my jeans after the holidays.

  Jeg kan ikke komme i mine jeans efter ferien.

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  get off

  to feel excited or experience a strong feeling, often from using drugs or something thrilling

  At blive ophidset eller opleve en stærk følelse, ofte gennem stoffer eller noget spændende.

  Some people get off on roller coaster rides.

  Nogle mennesker får et kick af rutsjebaneture.

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  get off

  to send a letter or package, usually by mail

  at sende et brev eller en pakke, som regel med posten

  I need to get this parcel off to Joanna today.

  Jeg skal sende denne pakke afsted til Joanna i dag.

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  get on

  to describe time moving forward or passing, especially faster than expected.

  At beskrive tiden der går, især hurtigere end forventet.

  We should hurry up because the evening is really getting on.

  Vi skal skynde os, fordi aftenen virkelig skrider frem.

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  get on

  to become older; to age over time

  at blive ældre; at ældes over tid

  The dog is starting to get on in years.

  Hunden er begyndt at blive gammel.

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  get on

  to continue doing something, especially after stopping; to make progress with something

  at fortsætte med noget, især efter at have stoppet; at gøre fremskridt

  Kyle's getting on nicely with his reading.

  Kyle kommer godt videre med sin læsning.

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  get on

  to board or enter a vehicle such as a bus, train, or plane

  at stige ombord på eller gå ind i et køretøj som en bus, tog eller fly

  I got on the bus just in time this morning.

  Jeg kom på bussen lige til tiden i morges.

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  get onto

  to finally understand or realize something, especially after some time or effort.

  Endelig at forstå eller indse noget, især efter noget tid eller indsats.

  It took me a while, but I finally got onto how the new software works.

  Det tog mig et stykke tid, men jeg fattede endelig, hvordan den nye software virker.

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  get out

  to avoid doing something you do not want to do, or to escape from an unpleasant duty or situation.

  At undgå at gøre noget, du ikke har lyst til, eller undslippe en ubehagelig pligt eller situation.

  I can't believe that Claudette managed to get out of trouble so easily.

  Jeg kan ikke tro, at Claudette formåede at slippe udenom problemerne så nemt.

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  get out

  to say or express something, especially when it is difficult to do so

  at sige eller udtrykke noget, især når det er svært

  Andrew's stutter sometimes makes it hard for him to get his words out.

  Andrews stammen gør det nogle gange svært for ham at få ordene ud.

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  get out

  to become known by the public, especially something that was meant to be a secret

  at blive kendt af offentligheden, især noget der var ment som en hemmelighed

  I don't want this secret to get out.

  Jeg vil ikke have, at denne hemmelighed skal komme ud.

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  get over

  to recover from something difficult, such as an illness, disappointment, or emotional pain

  at komme sig over noget svært, som en sygdom, skuffelse eller følelsesmæssig smerte

  It took her a long time to get over the flu.

  Det tog hende lang tid at komme sig over influenzaen.

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  get over with

  to finish something unpleasant as soon as possible so you don't have to worry about it anymore.

  At få noget ubehageligt overstået så hurtigt som muligt, så man ikke skal bekymre sig længere.

  I just want to get the exams over with so I can relax.

  Jeg vil bare have prøverne overstået, så jeg kan slappe af.

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  get through

  to finish or successfully complete something, especially something difficult or time-consuming

  at fuldføre eller gennemføre noget, især noget svært eller tidskrævende

  I finally got through the novel.

  Jeg kom endelig igennem romanen.

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  get through

  to succeed in making someone understand what you are saying or feeling

  at få nogen til at forstå hvad du siger eller føler

  What do I need to say to get through to you?

  Hvad skal jeg sige for at trænge igennem til dig?

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  get through

  to succeed in making contact with someone, especially by phone or other means of communication

  at lykkes med at få kontakt med nogen, især via telefon eller andre kommunikationsmidler

  Were you able to get through to Suzanne on the phone?

  Kunne du komme igennem til Suzanne på telefonen?

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  get to

  to make someone upset, annoyed, or bothered

  at gøre nogen irriteret, ked af det eller generet

  The constant noise from the street was starting to get to me.

  Den konstante larm fra gaden begyndte at gå mig på.

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  get up

  to move from lying down or sitting to a standing position

  at bevæge sig fra at ligge ned eller sidde til at stå op

  I usually get up from bed at 7 a.m.

  Jeg plejer at stå op fra sengen klokken 7.

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  get up

  to organize or prepare something, such as an event or activity, often by gathering people or materials needed for it

  at organisere eller forberede noget, såsom en begivenhed eller aktivitet, ofte ved at samle folk eller materialer, der er nødvendige til det

  The committee managed to get up 300 volunteers for the event.

  Udvalget formåede at samle 300 frivillige til begivenheden.

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  give away

  To give something to someone without asking for money; to make a gift of something.

  At give noget til nogen uden at tage penge for det; at give noget væk som gave.

  Robin gave away several boxes of books that she no longer wanted.

  Robin gav væk flere kasser bøger, som hun ikke længere ville have.

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  give away

  To officially present the bride to the groom during a wedding ceremony, usually done by the bride's father or a close family member.

  Officielt at præsentere bruden for brudgommen under en bryllupsceremoni, typisk udført af brudens far eller en nær slægtning.

  It is tradition for fathers to give their daughters away at the wedding.

  Det er tradition, at fædre fører deres døtre op til alteret til brylluppet.

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  give away

  to let something be known that was meant to be a secret; to make something public by accident or on purpose.

  At røbe noget, der skulle have været en hemmelighed; komme til at afsløre noget ved et uheld eller med vilje.

  He accidentally gave away the ending of the movie.

  Han kom ved et uheld til at afsløre slutningen på filmen.

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  give in

  When something gives in, it collapses, breaks, or stops working because it cannot handle any more pressure or force.

  Når noget gav efter, kollapser, går i stykker eller stopper med at virke, fordi det ikke kan holde til mere pres.

  The door gave in when we pushed it really hard.

  Døren gav efter, da vi skubbede virkelig hårdt.

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  give in

  To stop resisting and finally agree to do what someone else wants.

  At stoppe med at gøre modstand og til sidst gå med til at gøre, hvad en anden vil.

  After several hours of negotiation, he finally gave in to their requests.

  Efter flere timers forhandlinger gav han efter for deres krav.

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  give off

  To produce or release something such as a smell, light, heat, or feeling.

  At frigive eller udsende noget som en lugt, lys, varme eller følelse.

  The flowers in the garden give off a sweet smell.

  Blomsterne i haven udsender en sød duft.

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  give out

  to give something to each person in a group; to distribute.

  At give noget til hver person i en gruppe; at uddele.

  The teacher gave out the test papers to the students.

  Læreren delte prøverne ud til eleverne.

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  give out

  to produce, emit, or release something like light, heat, sound, or a smell.

  At producere, udsende eller frigive noget som lys, varme, lyd eller en lugt.

  The old heater gives out a lot of heat during winter.

  Den gamle varmeapparat giver meget varme ud om vinteren.

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  give out

  to be used up or stop working because there is nothing left

  at blive brugt op eller stoppe med at virke, fordi der ikke er mere

  The emergency supplies gave out faster than we expected.

  Nødforsyningerne slap op hurtigere, end vi havde forventet.

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  give up

  to stop owning, doing, or keeping something; to let go of something you have

  at stoppe med at eje, gøre eller beholde noget; at lade noget gå, som man har

  Are you willing to give up your cell phone?

  Er du villig til at opgive din mobiltelefon?

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  give up

  To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or because you think you won't succeed.

  At stoppe med at forsøge at gøre noget, fordi det er for svært eller fordi du tror, du ikke vil lykkes.

  Don't give up—keep practicing and you'll get better at English.

  Du må ikke give op—bliv ved med at øve dig, så bliver du bedre til engelsk.

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  glance over

  to look at something quickly, especially to get a general idea of what it is about

  at kigge hurtigt på noget, især for at få et generelt indtryk

  Jean glanced over the contract before signing it.

  Jean kiggede hurtigt igennem kontrakten før hun skrev under.

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  glaze over

  If someone's eyes glaze over, they suddenly look bored or not interested, usually because they are tired or not paying attention.

  Hvis nogens øjne bliver blanke, ser de pludselig ud til at kede sig eller være uinteresserede, typisk fordi de er trætte eller ikke følger med.

  His eyes started to glaze over during the long meeting.

  Hans øjne begyndte at blive blanke under det lange møde.

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  glide by

  To move smoothly, quietly, and effortlessly past someone or something.

  At bevæge sig glat, stille og ubesværet forbi nogen eller noget.

  A beautiful white bird glided by the window and disappeared into the sky.

  En smuk hvid fugl gled forbi vinduet og forsvandt op i himlen.

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  gloss over

  to avoid talking about the details of something or to make something seem less important or serious than it really is

  At undgå at tale om detaljerne i noget eller få noget til at lyde mindre vigtigt eller alvorligt, end det egentlig er.

  The company tried to gloss over their recent financial problems in the report.

  Virksomheden forsøgte at glatte ud over deres seneste økonomiske problemer i rapporten.

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  gnaw at

  To keep biting or chewing something repeatedly, or to make someone feel worried or anxious for a long time.

  At blive ved med at bide eller tygge på noget gentagne gange, eller at få nogen til at føle sig bekymret eller urolig i lang tid.

  The mouse gnawed at the bread left on the table.

  Musen gnavede i brødet, der var efterladt på bordet.

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  go about

  to start or continue doing something, especially in a particular way or method

  at begynde eller fortsætte med at gøre noget, især på en bestemt måde eller metode

  Maggie was not sure how to go about researching the topic.

  Maggie var ikke sikker på, hvordan hun skulle gribe an at forske i emnet.

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  go after

  to try to catch, follow, or get someone or something

  at forsøge at fange, følge eller få fat i nogen eller noget

  The police went after the thief as he ran away.

  Politiet gik efter tyven, da han løb væk.

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  go against

  to oppose, disagree with, or act in a way that is not the same as someone or something

  at modsætte sig, være uenig, eller handle anderledes end nogen eller noget

  Michael always goes against everything I say because he has a different opinion.

  Michael går altid imod alt, hvad jeg siger, fordi han har en anden mening.

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  go along

  to continue or make progress with something over time

  at fortsætte eller gøre fremskridt med noget over tid

  Our project is going along well so far.

  Vores projekt forløber godt indtil videre.

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  go along

  to agree with someone’s opinion or plan, often without arguing or questioning it

  at være enig i nogens mening eller plan, ofte uden at argumentere eller stille spørgsmål.

  I need to know that you will go along with my ideas for this program.

  Jeg har brug for at vide, at du vil gå med mine idéer til dette program.

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  go around

  To avoid or bypass someone or something, especially if it is an obstacle or problem.

  At undgå eller komme udenom nogen eller noget, især hvis det er en forhindring eller et problem.

  He tried to go around the security guard, but she stopped him.

  Han forsøgte at gå udenom vagten, men hun stoppede ham.

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  go around

  to move in a circle around someone or something

  at bevæge sig i en cirkel omkring nogen eller noget

  The Earth goes around the sun.

  Jorden bevæger sig rundt om solen.

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  go around

  to be passed from person to person; to be spread widely, especially information or news.

  at blive videregivet fra person til person; at blive bredt spredt, især information eller nyheder.

  The news of Sue's pregnancy has certainly gone around quickly.

  Nyheden om Sues graviditet har virkelig gået rundt hurtigt.

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  go away

  to disappear, leave, or stop existing

  at forsvinde, gå væk eller ophøre med at eksistere

  The problem just went away by itself.

  Problemet forsvandt af sig selv.

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  go by

  to use a particular name or title that people call you

  at bruge et bestemt navn eller titel, som folk kalder dig

  Which name do you go by: Jim or James?

  Hvilket navn går du under: Jim eller James?

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  go by

  To act according to specific rules, instructions, or guidelines.

  At handle i henhold til bestemte regler, instruktioner eller retningslinjer.

  Make sure that you go by the book on this case.

  Sørg for, at du følger reglerne i denne sag.

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  go down

  to be swallowed, eaten, or accepted by someone's stomach, especially when talking about food or medicine.

  at blive slugt, spist eller accepteret af maven, især når det gælder mad eller medicin.

  The pills didn't go down easily because they were so big.

  Pillerne gik ikke let ned, fordi de var så store.

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  go down

  When something, usually the sun, moves lower in the sky and disappears below the horizon.

  Når noget, som oftest solen, bevæger sig længere ned på himlen og forsvinder under horisonten.

  The sun goes down earlier in winter.

  Solen går ned tidligere om vinteren.

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  go down

  to be remembered or recognized as an important person or event in history

  at blive husket eller anerkendt som en vigtig person eller begivenhed i historien

  This party is going to go down in history as the best party ever!

  Denne fest vil gå over i historien som den bedste fest nogensinde!

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  go down

  To fall to the ground, usually from being hit or hurt, or to be sent to prison for committing a crime.

  At falde til jorden, typisk efter at være blevet ramt eller såret, eller at komme i fængsel for en forbrydelse.

  Mike went down when he was punched in the stomach.

  Mike gik ned, da han blev slået i maven.

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  go down

  To become less in amount, level, or value.

  At blive mindre i mængde, niveau eller værdi.

  Belinda was relieved to see that Kyle's temperature had gone down.

  Belinda var lettet over at se, at Kyles temperatur var gået ned.

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  go for

  to choose or prefer someone or something because you like them or it.

  At vælge eller foretrække nogen eller noget, fordi du kan lide dem eller det.

  Mike doesn't usually go for blondes, but Hayley was beautiful.

  Mike plejer ikke at gå efter blondiner, men Hayley var smuk.

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  go into

  to start discussing or explaining something in detail

  at begynde at diskutere eller forklare noget i detaljer

  The course goes into great detail about the history of England.

  Kurset går i detaljer om Englands historie.

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  go into

  to start working in a particular job, business, or area of study

  at begynde at arbejde inden for et bestemt job, erhverv eller studieretning

  Linda has always wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor.

  Linda har altid ønsket at gå ind i medicin og blive læge.

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  go off

  If something electrical or mechanical goes off, it stops working or turns off suddenly.

  Hvis noget elektrisk eller mekanisk går ud, stopper det med at virke eller slukker pludseligt.

  The lights have gone off again.

  Lysene er gået ud igen.

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  go off

  to leave a place, especially to go somewhere else alone for a while

  at forlade et sted, især for at tage et andet sted hen alene i et stykke tid

  Tiffany wished she could just go off somewhere quiet to relax.

  Tiffany ønskede, at hun bare kunne tage væk et stille sted for at slappe af.

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  go off

  When something such as a bomb, alarm, or firework goes off, it makes a sudden loud noise, often by exploding or ringing.

  Når noget som en bombe, alarm eller fyrværkeri går af, laver det en pludselig høj lyd, ofte ved at eksplodere eller ringe.

  Every New Year's Eve, we hear fireworks going off.

  Hver nytårsaften hører vi fyrværkeri gå af.

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  go off

  to happen in a particular way, especially successfully or as planned.

  at ske på en bestemt måde, især med succes eller som planlagt.

  The Millers' wedding went off smoothly.

  Millers' bryllup forløb glat.

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  go on

  to continue doing something, or to move forward to a place.

  At fortsætte med at gøre noget eller bevæge sig fremad til et sted.

  Go on with your work. I'll be back in a moment.

  Fortsæt med dit arbejde. Jeg er tilbage om et øjeblik.

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  go on

  to start working or operating; to be switched on

  at begynde at virke eller blive tændt

  The lights go on automatically when it gets dark.

  Lyset tænder automatisk, når det bliver mørkt.

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  go out

  When something such as a light or a fire goes out, it stops shining or burning.

  Når noget som et lys eller en ild går ud, stopper det med at lyse eller brænde.

  The lights went out suddenly during the storm.

  Lysene gik ud pludseligt under stormen.

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  go out

  to leave your home or a place to do something, usually for fun or for a specific reason.

  At forlade hjemmet eller et sted for at gøre noget, som regel for sjov eller af en bestemt grund.

  Sharon went out to pick up the birthday cake for tonight.

  Sharon gik ud for at hente fødselsdagskagen til i aften.

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  go out

  To date someone or have a romantic relationship, usually spending time together regularly.

  At date nogen eller have et romantisk forhold, hvor man regelmæssigt tilbringer tid sammen.

  Sarah and Henry have been going out for just under a year.

  Sarah og Henry har gået ud sammen i lidt under et år.

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  go over

  to look at something or check it carefully to make sure everything is correct or understood

  at se på eller tjekke noget grundigt for at sikre, at alt er korrekt eller forstået

  Make sure that you go over these contracts by the morning.

  Sørg for at gennemgå disse kontrakter inden i morgen.

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  go past

  to move by someone or something without stopping; to pass by.

  At bevæge sig forbi nogen eller noget uden at stoppe; at passere forbi.

  Go past the post office and then turn right.

  Gå forbi posthuset og drej derefter til højre.

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  go through

  to experience or deal with something, especially something difficult or unpleasant

  At opleve eller gå igennem noget, især noget svært eller ubehageligt.

  Sherryl has gone through a difficult time lately.

  Sherryl har gået igennem en svær tid på det seneste.

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  go through

  to use or spend something very quickly, especially supplies, money, or resources

  at bruge eller forbruge noget meget hurtigt, især forsyninger, penge eller ressourcer

  How do you go through 3 liters of milk every day?

  Hvordan kan du bruge 3 liter mælk om dagen?

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  go through

  to carefully examine or check something from beginning to end

  at undersøge eller kontrollere noget grundigt fra begyndelse til slutning

  Please go through this document very carefully.

  Venligst gennemgå dette dokument meget omhyggeligt.

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  go to

  to attend or visit a place or event, such as a school, meeting, or other location.

  At deltage i eller besøge et sted eller begivenhed, såsom en skole, et møde eller et andet sted.

  Rachel goes to church every Sunday.

  Rachel går til kirke hver søndag.

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  go under

  To use a different name so that people know you by it, often for privacy or professional reasons.

  At bruge et andet navn, så folk kender dig ved dette, ofte af hensyn til privatliv eller professionelle årsager.

  She used to go under the name of Angela, but she now goes by Angie.

  Hun plejede at gå under navnet Angela, men nu hedder hun Angie.

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  go under

  to disappear below the surface, especially under water; also, to fail, especially financially.

  at forsvinde under overfladen, især under vand; også at gå konkurs, især økonomisk.

  The ship went under during the storm.

  Skibet gik under under stormen.

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  go up

  to move or climb to a higher place or level

  at bevæge sig eller klatre til et højere sted eller niveau

  The squirrel went up the tree in no time!

  Egernet gik op i træet på ingen tid!

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  go up

  to increase or rise in amount, level, or value

  at stige eller øges i mængde, niveau eller værdi

  David's grades went up continuously throughout the semester.

  Davids karakterer gik op kontinuerligt gennem hele semesteret.

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  go up

  to be built, created, or happening, especially when something like a building or sign is being constructed or put in place

  at blive bygget, skabt eller ske, især når noget som en bygning eller et skilt bliver opført

  A new shopping mall is going up near my school.

  Et nyt indkøbscenter er ved at blive opført nær min skole.

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  go up

  to be destroyed quickly by fire; to burn completely

  at blive hurtigt ødelagt af ild; at brænde helt op

  The house went up in flames as the fire consumed it.

  Huset stod i flammer, da ilden fortærede det.

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  go with

  to match, look good together, or be a suitable combination with something else.

  at passe sammen, se godt ud sammen eller være en passende kombination med noget andet.

  Those curtains don't really go with the rest of the room.

  De gardiner passer ikke sammen med resten af rummet.

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  go with

  To choose or select one thing instead of another.

  At vælge én ting frem for en anden.

  I decided to go with the blue curtains instead of the red ones.

  Jeg besluttede at gå med de blå gardiner i stedet for de røde.

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  gobble up

  to eat something very quickly and completely

  at spise noget meget hurtigt og helt op

  The kids gobbled up their pizza as soon as it arrived.

  Børnene slugte deres pizza, så snart den kom.

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  gouge out

  to remove something by digging or scooping it out, often leaving a hole or gap.

  At fjerne noget ved at grave eller skrabe det ud, ofte så der efterlades et hul eller en sprække.

  He accidentally gouged out a piece of the wooden table with a knife.

  Han kom til ved et uheld at grave et stykke ud af træbordet med en kniv.

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  grind away

  To work very hard for a long time, especially when the task is boring or difficult.

  At arbejde meget hårdt i lang tid, især når opgaven er kedelig eller vanskelig.

  I've been grinding away at my assignment for hours.

  Jeg har knoklet med min opgave i flere timer.

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  grope for

  To try to find something by feeling with your hands because you cannot see it easily.

  At forsøge at finde noget ved at føle med hænderne, fordi du ikke kan se det tydeligt.

  Patrick groped for the light switch in the darkened room.

  Patrick famlede efter lyskontakten i det mørke rum.

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  gross out

  To gross someone out means to make them feel very disgusted or sick because something is unpleasant, dirty, or disturbing.

  At gøre nogen ulækker betyder at få dem til at føle sig meget væmmes eller dårlige, fordi noget er ubehageligt, beskidt eller foruroligende.

  The video of people eating bugs really grossed me out.

  Videoen af folk der spiser insekter væmmede mig virkelig.

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  grow over

  To slowly cover something as plants or vegetation spread on it.

  At noget langsomt dækkes, efterhånden som planter eller vegetation spreder sig over det.

  We had to clear the path because grass had grown over it.

  Vi var nødt til at rydde stien, fordi græsset havde vokset over den.

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  grow up

  To change from being a child to being an adult; to become more mature.

  At gå fra at være barn til at være voksen; at blive mere moden.

  We all have to grow up at some point.

  Vi skal alle vokse op på et tidspunkt.

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  guide on

  To help someone find the right way or make the right decision by giving advice or direction.

  At hjælpe nogen med at finde den rette vej eller træffe den rigtige beslutning ved at give råd eller vejledning.

  The map guided us on our hike through the forest.

  Kortet guidede os på vores vandretur gennem skoven.

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  gun down

  to shoot someone, usually with a gun, especially in a violent or sudden way.

  At skyde nogen, typisk med en pistol, især på en voldelig eller pludselig måde.

  The rabid dog had to be gunned down when it attacked someone.

  Den rabiate hund måtte skydes ned, da den angreb nogen.

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  hammer in

  to make someone remember or learn something by repeating it many times.

  At få nogen til at huske eller lære noget ved at gentage det mange gange.

  The math formulas were hammered in during lessons to help us remember them for the exams.

  Matematikformlerne blev banket ind under lektionerne, så vi kunne huske dem til eksamen.

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  hammer out

  To discuss something in detail and try hard to reach an agreement or solution, usually after a lot of debate or discussion.

  At diskutere noget detaljeret og forsøge hårdt at nå til enighed eller finde en løsning, ofte efter megen debat.

  The lawyers tried to hammer out a divorce settlement for their clients.

  Advokaterne forsøgte at udarbejde en skilsmisseaftale for deres klienter.

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  hand down

  To give something, like a possession or tradition, to someone in a younger generation, usually within a family.

  At give noget, som en ejendom eller tradition, videre til en yngre generation, som regel i familien.

  This ring has been handed down from my grandmother's grandmother.

  Denne ring er blevet givet videre fra min bedstemors bedstemor.

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  hand out

  to give something to each person in a group.

  At give noget til hver person i en gruppe.

  The teacher handed out the homework to the students.

  Læreren delte lektierne ud til eleverne.

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  hand over

  To give something to someone else, usually because they ask for it or you are required to do so.

  At give noget til en anden, typisk fordi de beder om det, eller fordi du er nødt til det.

  'Hand over your wallet and phone,' said the robber.

  Røveren sagde: 'Aflever din pung og telefon.'

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  hang around

  To spend time in a place or with people, usually without doing anything special.

  At tilbringe tid et sted eller med nogle, ofte uden at lave noget særligt.

  What are you doing this weekend? Just hanging around.

  Hvad laver du i weekenden? Bare hænger ud.

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  hang in

  To keep trying and not give up, even when things are difficult. It means to stay strong and patient during tough times.

  At blive ved med at forsøge og ikke give op, selv når det er svært. Det betyder at forblive stærk og tålmodig under svære tider.

  I know things have been rough lately, but try to hang in there. They'll soon improve.

  Jeg ved, det har været hårdt for nylig, men prøv at holde ud. Det bliver snart bedre.

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  hang on

  to hold something or someone tightly and not let go, often because you don't want to lose them or it.

  At holde fast i noget eller nogen og ikke give slip, ofte fordi du ikke vil miste det eller dem.

  The child hung on to his mother's hand while walking through the busy streets.

  Barnet holdt fast i sin mors hånd, mens de gik gennem de travle gader.

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  hang up

  to put something, like clothes or a picture, on a hook or hanger so that it is suspended above the ground.

  At placere noget, f.eks. tøj eller et billede, på en krog eller bøjle, så det hænger over gulvet.

  She hung up her coat when she came inside.

  Hun hang sit frakke op, da hun kom ind.

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  hash out

  To discuss something carefully and thoroughly in order to solve a problem or make an agreement.

  At diskutere noget grundigt og omhyggeligt for at løse et problem eller indgå en aftale.

  Let's hash out this contract before we break for lunch.

  Lad os gennemgå denne kontrakt, før vi holder frokostpause.

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  haul off

  to take away someone or something, especially using force or a vehicle.

  At fjerne nogen eller noget, især med magt eller et køretøj.

  The police hauled off the suspect in handcuffs.

  Politiet slæbte den mistænkte væk i håndjern.

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  haul up

  to stop moving, usually a vehicle, in order to take a break or rest for a short time

  at stoppe, som regel et køretøj, for at tage en kort pause eller hvile.

  The car hauled up at the gate so the passengers could stretch their legs.

  Bilen holdt ind ved porten, så passagererne kunne strække benene.

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  have on

  To be wearing clothes or accessories, or to have something scheduled.

  At have tøj eller accessories på, eller at have noget planlagt.

  She had on a beautiful dress at the wedding.

  Hun havde en smuk kjole på til brylluppet.

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  haze over

  to become covered with something (like mist or fog) so that it is hard to see clearly

  at blive dækket af noget (som tåge), så det er svært at se klart

  The sun was hazed over by the clouds.

  Solen blev sløret af skyerne.

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  head off

  To stop someone or something from going in a certain direction, often to prevent something from happening.

  At stoppe nogen eller noget fra at gå i en bestemt retning, ofte for at forhindre noget i at ske.

  The police tried to head off the escaping car before it reached the highway.

  Politiet forsøgte at afskære den undslupne bil, før den nåede motorvejen.

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  head off

  to leave and start going to a place

  at tage af sted og begynde at rejse til et sted

  What time are you going to head off for London?

  Hvornår vil du tage af sted til London?

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  head up

  To be the leader of a team, group, or organization.

  At være leder af et hold, gruppe eller en organisation.

  Charles Xavier heads up the X-Men.

  Charles Xavier leder X-Men-holdet.

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  hear out

  To listen carefully until someone has finished saying everything they want to say.

  At lytte opmærksomt, indtil nogen har sagt alt, de vil sige.

  We ask that you please hear the witness out as she gives her testimony.

  Vi beder dig venligst høre vidnet ud, mens hun afgiver sin forklaring.

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  heat up

  to become more intense, active, or exciting, especially in a situation or competition

  at blive mere intens, aktiv eller spændende, især i en situation eller konkurrence

  The argument heated up very quickly.

  Diskussionen tog til meget hurtigt.

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  heat up

  to make something warm or hot, or to become warm or hot

  at gøre noget varmt eller blive varmt

  'I'll be home late. Please heat up the dinner in the fridge,' said Alice.

  'Jeg kommer sent hjem. Vær sød at varme aftensmaden op i køleskabet,' sagde Alice.

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  hedge in

  To surround or limit someone or something, making them feel trapped or unable to act freely.

  At omgive eller begrænse nogen eller noget, så de føler sig fanget eller ude af stand til at handle frit.

  Tall fences hedged in the small playground.

  Høje hegn indhegnede den lille legeplads.

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  help out

  to assist someone with a task or in a difficult situation

  at hjælpe nogen med en opgave eller i en vanskelig situation

  Can you help out at work today? We are very busy.

  Kan du hjælpe til på arbejdet i dag? Vi har meget travlt.

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  hem in

  To surround someone or something closely and prevent them from moving freely; to make someone feel trapped or restricted.

  At omringe nogen eller noget tæt og forhindre dem i at bevæge sig frit; at få nogen til at føle sig fanget eller begrænset.

  Lucy felt hemmed in by the crowds at the concert.

  Lucy følte sig indespærret af menneskemængderne til koncerten.

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  hide out

  to stay in a place where you cannot be found, usually because you are trying to escape from someone or something.

  At blive på et sted, hvor du ikke kan blive fundet, ofte fordi du forsøger at undslippe nogen eller noget.

  The criminal was believed to be hiding out in an abandoned building.

  Det blev troet, at forbryderen gemte sig i en forladt bygning.

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  hike up

  to suddenly increase the price, amount, or level of something, especially in a way that seems too much or unfair

  at øge prisen, mængden, eller niveauet af noget pludseligt, især på en måde der virker for meget eller uretfærdig

  The store hiked up prices again.

  Butikken skruede priserne op igen.

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  hike up

  to pull something, especially clothing, upwards, often to make it more comfortable or to avoid it getting dirty

  at trække noget, især tøj, opad, ofte for at gøre det mere behageligt eller for at undgå snavs

  Don't hike up your dress that much in public!

  Lad være med at hive din kjole så meget op i offentligheden!

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  hinge on

  To depend completely on someone or something; if something hinges on something else, it will only happen or be successful if that other thing happens.

  At være fuldstændig afhængig af nogen eller noget; hvis noget afhænger af noget andet, vil det kun ske eller lykkes, hvis det andet sker.

  The entire project hinges on how well you do in today's tests.

  Hele projektet afhænger af, hvor godt du klarer dig i dagens tests.

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  hire out

  To allow someone to use your property or your services in exchange for money; to rent something or yourself to others.

  At lade nogen bruge din ejendom eller dine tjenester mod betaling; at udleje noget eller dig selv til andre.

  Melissa decided to hire her beach house out to tourists when she was working.

  Melissa besluttede at leje sit strandhus ud til turister, når hun arbejdede.

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  hitch up

  to fasten or connect something (like an animal, trailer, or equipment) to another thing so they can move together.

  At fastgøre eller forbinde noget (som et dyr, en trailer eller udstyr) til en anden ting, så de kan bevæge sig sammen.

  Hitch up the horses to the carriage before we leave.

  Spænd hestene for vognen, før vi tager afsted.

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  hold down

  to physically keep someone, an animal, or something in a lower position so they cannot move up or escape

  at fastholde nogen, et dyr eller noget fysisk i en lavere position, så de ikke kan bevæge sig op eller undslippe

  Roxanne held down her cat while the vet examined him.

  Roxanne holdt sin kat nede, mens dyrlægen undersøgte ham.

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  hold down

  to stop someone or something from going further, succeeding, or improving.

  At forhindre nogen eller noget i at komme videre, få succes eller forbedre sig.

  The debt will hold down the company for years.

  Gælden vil holde virksomheden nede i årevis.

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  hold in

  to stop yourself from showing or expressing a feeling or emotion.

  At holde sig selv tilbage fra at vise eller udtrykke en følelse eller emotion.

  She tried to hold in her laughter during the serious discussion.

  Hun prøvede at holde grin tilbage under den alvorlige diskussion.

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  hold in

  To keep someone or something available for future use or need, instead of using them right away.

  At have nogen eller noget til rådighed til fremtidig brug, i stedet for at bruge det med det samme.

  We should hold some money in reserve in case of emergencies.

  Vi bør holde nogle penge i reserve i tilfælde af nødsituationer.

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  hold off

  to stop someone or something from approaching or attacking; to delay or prevent something from happening for a while

  at forhindre nogen eller noget i at nærme sig eller angribe; at udskyde eller forhindre noget i at ske i et stykke tid

  We held off the muggers as long as possible.

  Vi holdt røverne væk så længe som muligt.

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  hold off

  to delay or wait before doing something, usually because you want to think more or wait for a better time.

  At udsætte eller vente med at gøre noget, som regel fordi du vil tænke mere over det eller vente på et bedre tidspunkt.

  Hold off on making any life-changing decisions until you've had more time to think.

  Vent med at træffe livsændrende beslutninger, indtil du har haft mere tid til at tænke.

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  hold on

  To wait; stay on the phone and not hang up. It's often used when you want someone to wait for a short time, especially during a phone call.

  At vente; blive på telefonen og ikke lægge på. Bruges ofte, når man vil have nogen til at vente et øjeblik, især under et opkald.

  Please hold on while I transfer your call.

  Vær venlig at vent mens jeg omstiller dit opkald.

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  hold on

  To keep a firm grip on someone or something so you don't lose it or let it go.

  At holde fast i nogen eller noget, så du ikke mister det eller slipper det.

  The child held onto his mother's hand while crossing the street.

  Barnet holdt fast i sin mors hånd, mens de krydsede vejen.

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  hold on

  to continue through a difficult situation and not give up; to wait or stay strong during tough times.

  At fortsætte gennem en svær situation og ikke give op; at vente eller forblive stærk under hårde tider.

  Just hold on—help is coming soon.

  Bare hold ud—hjælpen er på vej.

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  hold onto

  to keep something and not give it away or get rid of it

  at beholde noget og ikke give det væk eller skille sig af med det

  I'd like to hold onto that coat if you don't mind.

  Jeg vil gerne beholde den frakke, hvis du ikke har noget imod det.

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  hold out

  to continue working or be strong enough for a period of time, especially when it is difficult or unexpected.

  at fortsætte med at virke eller være stærk nok i en periode, især når det er svært eller uventet.

  Your car has held out for so many years.

  Din bil har holdt ud i så mange år.

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  hold out

  to stretch your arm or something you are holding forward towards someone or something.

  At række sin arm eller noget, du holder, frem mod nogen eller noget.

  I held out my hand but he didn't shake it.

  Jeg rakte min hånd ud, men han gav ikke hånd.

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  hold over

  To use something (like a secret, mistake, or threat) that you know about someone so you can control or influence them.

  At bruge noget (som en hemmelighed, fejl eller trussel), du kender om nogen, for at kontrollere eller påvirke dem.

  He's been holding this threat over Caroline's head for years.

  Han har holdt denne trussel over Carolines hoved i årevis.

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  hold over

  to keep something, such as products or items, and use or sell it at a later time.

  at beholde noget, såsom produkter eller genstande, og bruge eller sælge det senere.

  The manager decided to hold the stock over until the next season.

  Lederen besluttede at beholde lageret til næste sæson.

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  hold over

  to delay something or move it to a later time.

  At udsætte noget eller flytte det til et senere tidspunkt.

  The match was held over for another week.

  Kampen blev udskudt i en uge.

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  hold up

  to remain strong or continue to cope well during difficult situations or stress

  at forblive stærk eller fortsætte med at klare sig godt under svære situationer eller stress

  Janine is holding up well during the trial.

  Janine klarer sig godt under retssagen.

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  hold up

  to show someone or something as a positive example for others to follow or learn from

  At fremvise nogen eller noget som et positivt eksempel for andre at følge eller lære af.

  Jon didn't like being held up as an example for his colleagues.

  Jon brød sig ikke om at blive fremhævet som et eksempel for sine kolleger.

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  hold up

  to steal from someone or somewhere by threatening them, often with a weapon (like a gun).

  At stjæle fra nogen eller et sted ved at true dem, ofte med et våben (som en pistol).

  Three masked men tried to hold up the jewelry store last night.

  Tre maskerede mænd forsøgte at røve smykkebutikken i går aftes.

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  hold up

  To cause someone or something to be delayed.

  At forsinke nogen eller noget.

  Traffic is going to be held up because of the accident at the intersection.

  Trafikken vil blive forsinket på grund af ulykken i krydset.

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  hole up

  to stay in a place to hide or be safe, usually for a while

  at blive et sted for at skjule sig eller være i sikkerhed, som regel i et stykke tid

  Teresa and Elaine holed up in an empty house during the blizzard.

  Teresa og Elaine gemte sig i et tomt hus under snestormen.

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  holler out

  to shout something loudly, especially to get someone's attention

  at råbe noget højt, især for at få nogens opmærksomhed

  Lifeguards holler out warnings to swimmers at the beach.

  Livreddere råber advarsler ud til svømmerne på stranden.

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  hollow out

  to remove the inside part of something so that it becomes empty inside

  at fjerne indmaden af noget, så det bliver tomt indeni

  The children like to hollow out pumpkins on Halloween to make lanterns.

  Børnene kan lide at udhule græskar til Halloween for at lave lanterner.

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  home in

  To focus your attention closely on a particular person or thing.

  At fokusere sin opmærksomhed intenst på en bestemt person eller ting.

  Zoey always homes in on chocolate cake at the dessert table.

  Zoey fokuserer altid på chokoladekage ved dessertbordet.

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  hook on

  To become very interested in or start liking something so much that you want it all the time.

  At blive meget interesseret i eller begynde at kunne lide noget så meget, at man vil have det hele tiden.

  Lucy is hooked on jazz music lately.

  Lucy er for tiden bidt af jazzmusik.

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  hook up

  to connect a person or device to a machine or system so it can work or function

  at forbinde en person eller enhed til en maskine eller et system, så det kan fungere

  The detective hooked the suspect up to the lie detector.

  Detektiven tilsluttede den mistænkte til løgndetektoren.

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  hop out

  to get out of a vehicle or place quickly and often energetically

  at komme hurtigt og ofte energisk ud af et køretøj eller sted

  Hop out of the car when I stop at the traffic light.

  Hop ud af bilen, når jeg stopper ved lyskrydset.

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  horn in

  to interrupt or join a conversation, activity, or situation where you are not invited or welcome.

  At afbryde eller blande sig i en samtale, aktivitet eller situation, hvor man ikke er inviteret eller velkommen.

  Stop horning in on matters that don't concern you.

  Stop med at blande dig i sager, der ikke vedrører dig.

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  horse around

  To play in a silly, noisy, or rough way, especially instead of doing something serious.

  At lege fjollet, larmende eller voldsomt, især i stedet for at lave noget seriøst.

  Be careful not to hurt your little brother while you horse around with him.

  Vær forsigtig med ikke at gøre din lillebror fortræd, mens du fjoller rundt med ham.

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  hose down

  To wash someone or something by spraying water from a hose onto them. People often hose down things or places to clean them or cool them off.

  At vaske nogen eller noget ved at sprøjte vand på med en slange. Man bruger ofte vandslange til at gøre ting eller steder rene eller afkøle dem.

  Please hose down the car after we get back from the beach.

  Vær venlig at spule bilen efter vi kommer hjem fra stranden.

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  hunch over

  To bend your upper body forward and round your shoulders, usually because you are tired, feeling pain, or trying to see something better.

  At bøje overkroppen fremad og runde skuldrene, ofte fordi du er træt, har ondt, eller forsøger at se noget bedre.

  You shouldn't hunch over like that at your desk. It's bad for your back.

  Du bør ikke krumme dig sådan over dit skrivebord. Det er dårligt for ryggen.

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  hunker down

  to stay in a safe place for a period of time, usually to protect yourself or wait for something to finish

  at blive på et sikkert sted i en periode, som regel for at beskytte sig selv eller vente på, at noget slutter

  There's a storm coming, so we need to hunker down at home.

  Der kommer en storm, så vi skal holde os i ro derhjemme.

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  hunt down

  to search for someone or something very determinedly until you find and catch them, usually because they have done something wrong or are difficult to find

  at lede efter nogen eller noget meget ihærdigt, indtil du finder og fanger dem, normalt fordi de har gjort noget galt eller er svære at finde

  The police worked hard to hunt down the escaped prisoner.

  Politiet arbejdede hårdt for at jagte den undslupne fange.

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  hush up

  To keep something secret, especially to prevent people from knowing about something bad or embarrassing.

  At holde noget hemmeligt, især for at forhindre folk i at få viden om noget dårligt eller pinligt.

  Phil and Betty tried to hush up the news of the pregnancy until the second trimester.

  Phil og Betty forsøgte at holde nyheden skjult om graviditeten indtil andet trimester.

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  ice over

  to become completely covered with a layer of ice.

  Bliver helt dækket af et lag is.

  The roads iced over after the light snowfall.

  Vejene frøs til efter det lette snefald.

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  intrude into

  to enter or get involved in something where you are not wanted or where you do not belong, especially in someone else's private matters.

  At blande sig i noget, hvor man ikke er ønsket eller hører til, især i andres private anliggender.

  The employer reprimanded the employee for intruding into the discussion.

  Arbejdsgiveren irettesatte medarbejderen for at blande sig i diskussionen.

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  invite out

  To ask someone to join you for a social activity, often as a date or to spend time together outside of the usual environment.

  At bede nogen om at deltage i en social aktivitet, ofte som en date eller for at tilbringe tid sammen uden for det sædvanlige miljø.

  Michael wants to invite Tiffany out for dinner but he is shy.

  Michael vil gerne invitere Tiffany ud at spise, men han er genert.

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  iron out

  To solve or fix small problems or disagreements, especially so that everything can go smoothly.

  At løse eller rette mindre problemer eller uenigheder, især så alt kan fungere gnidningsløst.

  We need to iron out clause 16 before we sign the contract.

  Vi skal få ordnet paragraf 16, før vi underskriver kontrakten.

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  jack up

  To lift something up using a special device called a jack, usually to repair or check something underneath.

  At løfte noget op ved hjælp af en donkraft, normalt for at reparere eller tjekke noget under det.

  The mechanic jacked up the car so he could change the tire.

  Mekanikeren jakkede bilen op, så han kunne skifte dækket.

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  jazz up

  To make something look or seem more lively, exciting, or attractive.

  At få noget til at se mere livligt, spændende eller attraktivt ud.

  Rachel looked for ways to jazz up her presentation for work.

  Rachel ledte efter måder at peppe sin præsentation op på arbejde.

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  jot down

  to write something quickly so you don't forget it

  at skrive noget hurtigt ned, så du ikke glemmer det

  Make sure you jot down the date of the party.

  Sørg for at skrive datoen for festen ned.

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  jump off

  to quickly push yourself away from a surface or object and go down to the ground.

  At hurtigt skubbe sig væk fra en overflade eller genstand og lande på jorden.

  She jumped off the swing at the playground.

  Hun hoppede ned fra gyngen på legepladsen.

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  jump out

  If something jumps out, it is very easy to notice because it is clear, obvious, or different from everything else.

  Hvis noget springer ud, er det meget let at lægge mærke til, fordi det er tydeligt, oplagt eller anderledes end alt andet.

  The words in the advert really jump out at you.

  Ordene i annoncen springer virkelig ud for dig.

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  jut out

  If something juts out, it means it sticks out farther than the surface or edge around it.

  Hvis noget juts out, betyder det, at det stikker ud længere end overfladen eller kanten omkring det.

  The edge of the table jutted out and I bumped into it.

  Bordets kant stak ud, og jeg stødte ind i den.

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  keel over

  To suddenly fall to the ground, usually because of fainting, illness, or exhaustion.

  At falde pludseligt om på jorden, typisk på grund af besvimelse, sygdom eller udmattelse.

  Shelly keeled over at the wedding because the room was so hot.

  Shelly faldt om til brylluppet, fordi rummet var så varmt.

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  keep away

  To stay at a distance from someone or something, usually to avoid danger or trouble. Similar to 'stay away.'

  At holde sig på afstand af nogen eller noget, som regel for at undgå fare eller problemer. Minder om 'holde sig væk'.

  Keep away from the edge of the platform.

  Hold dig væk fra kantstenen.

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  keep down

  to prevent someone or something from increasing, rising, or growing; to control or limit.

  At forhindre nogen eller noget i at stige, vokse eller øges; at kontrollere eller begrænse.

  Please try to keep down the noise so others can concentrate.

  Prøv venligst at holde støjniveauet nede, så andre kan koncentrere sig.

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  keep down

  to manage not to vomit after eating or drinking something; to prevent yourself from throwing up.

  At undgå at kaste op efter at have spist eller drukket noget; at holde sig fra at kaste op.

  I can't seem to keep my food down lately.

  Jeg kan ikke holde min mad nede for tiden.

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  keep in

  To make sure someone or something stays inside a place and does not go out.

  At sikre, at nogen eller noget bliver indenfor et sted og ikke går ud.

  Try to keep the dog in when you open the door.

  Prøv at holde hunden indenfor, når du åbner døren.

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  keep off

  to not touch or go onto a particular area or thing

  ikke at røre eller bevæge sig ind på et bestemt område eller objekt

  Keep off the grass.

  Hold dig væk fra græsset.

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  keep on

  to allow someone to continue working in their job or in a particular position, instead of asking them to leave

  at lade nogen fortsætte med at arbejde i deres job eller i en bestemt stilling, i stedet for at bede dem om at gå

  Even though business was slow, the manager decided to keep all the workers on.

  Selvom der var lavt travlt, besluttede lederen at beholde alle arbejderne ansat.

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  keep out

  To stop someone or something from entering a place.

  At forhindre nogen eller noget i at komme ind et sted.

  Please keep the dog out when you open the door.

  Venligst hold hunden ude, når du åbner døren.

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  keep up

  to continue to do something at the same level, speed, or standard; to not stop or let it decrease

  at fortsætte med at gøre noget på samme niveau, hastighed eller standard; ikke stoppe eller lade det falde.

  If you want to stay healthy, you should keep up your exercise routine.

  Hvis du vil holde dig sund, bør du holde fast i din træningsrutine.

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  keep up

  to move or make progress at the same speed as someone or something else, so you don't fall behind.

  At bevæge sig eller gøre fremskridt i samme tempo som nogen eller noget andet, så du ikke bliver bagud.

  Walk slower, please! I can't keep up with you.

  Gå langsommere, tak! Jeg kan ikke følge med dig.

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  keep up

  To stay informed about the latest news, ideas, or trends related to someone or something.

  At holde sig opdateret om de seneste nyheder, idéer eller trends relateret til nogen eller noget.

  Merryl loves to keep up with celebrity news online.

  Merryl elsker at holde sig opdateret på kendisnyheder online.

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  keep up

  to prevent someone from going to sleep at night.

  At forhindre nogen i at sove om natten.

  The dog's howling kept Elizabeth up all night.

  Hundens hylen holdt Elizabeth vågen hele natten.

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  kick about

  To spend time with someone in a relaxed way, or to move around from place to place without any special plan. It is similar to 'hang out.'

  At tilbringe tid med nogen på en afslappet måde eller bevæge sig rundt uden en særlig plan. Minder om 'hænge ud'.

  Allen and Mike used to kick about together after school.

  Allen og Mike plejede at hænge ud sammen efter skole.

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  kick around

  to treat someone or something in a bad or unfair way, especially repeatedly and without respect

  at behandle nogen eller noget dårligt eller uretfærdigt, især gentagne gange og uden respekt

  I wish you wouldn't kick the dog around like that.

  Jeg ville ønske, du ikke ville behandle hunden dårligt på den måde.

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  kick around

  To talk about and share different ideas or suggestions, usually in a casual way, to see which ones are best.

  At drøfte og dele forskellige ideer eller forslag, ofte på en uformel måde, for at finde de bedste.

  Let's kick around some ideas for our next project at the meeting.

  Lad os drøfte nogle ideer til vores næste projekt på mødet.

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  kick down

  To break or force something open by kicking it.

  At bryde eller åbne noget ved at sparke det op.

  Did you really have to kick down the door to get inside?

  Var du virkelig nødt til at sparke døren ind for at komme ind?

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  kick in

  to start to have an effect or begin to work, especially after a short delay.

  at begynde at have en effekt eller virke, især efter en kort forsinkelse.

  The painkiller will kick in after about 20 minutes.

  Smertestillende vil virke efter cirka 20 minutter.

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  kick off

  To start or begin something, especially an event or activity. This phrase comes from football (soccer), where the game begins with a 'kick off.'

  At starte eller begynde noget, især en begivenhed eller aktivitet. Udtrykket kommer fra fodbold, hvor spillet begynder med et 'kick off'.

  What time is the party kicking off?

  Hvornår starter festen?

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  kick out

  to force something out of a place by using your foot to kick it.

  At tvinge noget ud af et sted ved at bruge din fod til at sparke det.

  He kicked out the ball from under the car.

  Han sparkede bolden ud fra under bilen.

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  kick out

  to make someone leave a place, usually because they did something wrong.

  At få nogen til at forlade et sted, typisk fordi de har gjort noget forkert.

  The teacher kicked Tom out of the classroom for being rude.

  Læreren smed Tom ud af klasseværelset for at være uhøflig.

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  kick up

  to cause something, like dust or a ball, to move upwards by kicking it

  at få noget, som støv eller en bold, til at bevæge sig opad ved at sparke til det

  When you run on a dirt road, you can kick up a lot of dust.

  Når du løber på en grusvej, kan du sparke op meget støv.

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  kill off

  to completely destroy or remove a group of living things, usually by causing their death, so that none or very few remain

  at fuldstændig ødelægge eller fjerne en gruppe levende væsener, normalt ved at forårsage deres død, så ingen eller meget få forbliver

  The use of strong pesticides can kill off useful insects in the garden.

  Brugen af stærke pesticider kan udrydde nyttige insekter i haven.

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  kit out

  to provide someone with all the clothes, tools, or equipment they need for a particular purpose

  at forsyne nogen med alt det tøj, værktøj eller udstyr, de har brug for til et bestemt formål

  Max kitted himself out with snowboarding gear for the winter.

  Max udstyrede sig selv med snowboardudstyr til vinteren.

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  knock about

  to treat something roughly, or to handle something in a careless way so that it may get damaged.

  At behandle noget hårdhændet eller uforsigtigt, så det kan blive beskadiget.

  The hotel porter really knocked my suitcases about.

  Hotelportieren kastede rundt med mine kufferter.

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  knock against

  to accidentally hit or bump into someone or something, usually by mistake

  at ramme eller støde ind i nogen eller noget ved et uheld, som regel ved en fejl

  My hip still hurts from where Sam knocked against it earlier.

  Min hofte gør stadig ondt, hvor Sam stødte ind i den tidligere.

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  knock off

  to finish or complete something quickly and easily, often because it does not take much time or effort.

  At gøre noget færdigt hurtigt og nemt, ofte fordi det ikke kræver meget tid eller anstrengelse.

  Marcia quickly knocked off a report for her supervisor.

  Marcia fik hurtigt klaret en rapport til sin chef.

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  knock off

  to lower the price of something or give a discount.

  At sænke prisen på noget eller give rabat.

  The salesman offered to knock 10% off the sales price.

  Sælgeren tilbød at trække 10% fra salgsprisen.

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  knock off

  to illegally copy or produce something, especially a brand name product

  at ulovligt kopiere eller producere noget, især et mærkevareprodukt

  They sell shoes that were knocked off from famous brands.

  De sælger sko, der er blevet kopieret fra kendte mærker.

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  knock out

  to make something stop working or to damage something so it cannot be used

  at få noget til at stoppe med at virke eller ødelægge noget så det ikke kan bruges

  The army's communication satellite was knocked out by the blast.

  Hærens kommunikationssatellit blev sat ud af drift af eksplosionen.

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  knock out

  to hit someone so hard that they become unconscious

  at slå nogen så hårdt, at de mister bevidstheden

  The boxer knocked out his opponent in the second round.

  Bokseren knockoutede sin modstander i anden runde.

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  knock over

  to make something fall to the ground by hitting it accidentally.

  At få noget til at falde på jorden ved et uheld at ramme det.

  Brandon knocked over his drink while reaching for the salt.

  Brandon væltede sin drink, mens han rakte ud efter saltet.

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  knock up

  to make someone pregnant

  at gøre nogen gravid

  Wayne knocked Roxanne up when she was only a teenager.

  Wayne gjorde Roxanne gravid, da hun kun var teenager.

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  knuckle down

  To start working very hard, especially when you should have been working harder before.

  At begynde at arbejde meget hårdt, især hvis man burde have arbejdet hårdere tidligere.

  I need to knuckle down and study for my exams next week.

  Jeg må tage mig sammen og læse til mine eksamener i næste uge.

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  knuckle under

  to give in to someone’s authority or demands, even if you don't want to.

  At give efter for nogens autoritet eller krav, selv om man ikke har lyst.

  After a long argument, Sarah finally knuckled under to her parents’ rules.

  Efter en lang diskussion bøjede Sarah sig endelig for sine forældres regler.

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  lace up

  to tie the laces on shoes, boots, or other clothing that uses laces.

  at binde snørebånd på sko, støvler eller andet tøj med snørebånd.

  He quickly laced up his sneakers before going for a run.

  Han snørede hurtigt sine sneakers, før han skulle ud at løbe.

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  land up

  To finally be in a particular place, situation, or condition, often without planning it.

  At ende et bestemt sted, situation eller tilstand, ofte uden at have planlagt det.

  If Sarah eats shellfish, she lands up in hospital.

  Hvis Sarah spiser skaldyr, ender hun på hospitalet.

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  lap up

  To drink or eat something eagerly using the tongue, especially used for animals.

  At drikke eller spise noget ivrigt med tungen, især brugt om dyr.

  Our dog laps up everything that spills on the floor.

  Vores hund slubrer op alt, der spildes på gulvet.

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  lash out

  to suddenly speak or act angrily towards someone or something

  pludselig at tale eller handle vredt mod nogen eller noget

  Amy lashed out at Matilda in her anger.

  Amy gik til angreb på Matilda i hendes vrede.

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  last out

  To survive or continue to exist through a difficult situation or for as long as necessary.

  At overleve eller fortsætte med at eksistere gennem en svær situation eller så længe som nødvendigt.

  How long do you think you can last out in that icy water?

  Hvor længe tror du, du kan holde ud i det iskolde vand?

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  latch on

  To finally understand something or realize an idea after some time.

  Endelig forstå noget eller indse en idé efter noget tid.

  Jayne can't seem to latch onto the math principles that we are covering in class.

  Jayne kan tilsyneladende ikke fange de matematiske principper, vi gennemgår i timerne.

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  latch on

  to hold onto someone or something very tightly, often for support or comfort; or to become very interested in or attached to something or someone.

  At holde meget tæt fast i nogen eller noget, ofte for støtte eller trøst; eller at blive meget interesseret i eller knyttet til noget eller nogen.

  The child latched onto her mother in the crowds.

  Barnet klamrede sig fast til sin mor i mængden.

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  laugh at

  To find something funny and show it by laughing, often making fun of a person or thing.

  At finde noget morsomt og vise det ved at grine, ofte ved at gøre grin med en person eller ting.

  Everyone laughed at James when he arrived with mismatched socks.

  Alle grinede ad James, da han ankom med forskelligtfarvede sokker.

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  laugh away

  To make something seem less serious or important by joking or laughing about it.

  At få noget til at virke mindre alvorligt eller vigtigt ved at lave sjov eller grine af det.

  Sarah tried to laugh away her mistake during the presentation.

  Sarah forsøgte at grine sin fejl væk under præsentationen.

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  lay down

  to create or officially state a rule, law, or principle that others should follow

  at oprette eller officielt fastslå en regel, lov eller princip, som andre bør følge

  Alex's parents really laid down the rules about his underage drinking.

  Alex' forældre fastlagde virkelig reglerne omkring hans alkoholindtag som mindreårig.

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  lay in

  To collect and keep something, like food or supplies, so you will have enough when you need it later.

  At samle og opbevare noget, såsom mad eller forsyninger, så du har nok, når du får brug for det senere.

  We should lay in some extra food in case the weather gets bad.

  Vi bør lægge ekstra mad ind i tilfælde af dårligt vejr.

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  lay into

  to criticize or attack someone or something angrily

  at kritisere eller angribe nogen eller noget vredt

  The coach laid into the players after they lost the game.

  Træneren gik hårdt til spillerne, efter de tabte kampen.

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  lay off

  to stop doing something, especially if it is bothering or annoying someone.

  At holde op med at gøre noget, især hvis det generer eller irriterer nogen.

  Lay off teasing your sister!

  Hold op med at drille din søster!

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  lay off

  to stop employing someone, usually because there is no more work for them

  At ophøre med at beskæftige nogen, oftest fordi der ikke længere er arbejde til dem

  The company laid off 341 people this month.

  Virksomheden fyrede 341 personer i denne måned.

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  lay out

  to explain something clearly, usually by presenting the main facts, plan, or details in an organized way

  at forklare noget tydeligt, typisk ved at præsentere hovedfakta, plan eller detaljer på en organiseret måde

  The architect laid out the plans for the new house.

  Arkitekten lagde planerne frem for det nye hus.

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  lay up

  If someone is laid up, they must stay in bed because they are sick or injured.

  Hvis nogen er sengeliggende, skal de blive i sengen, fordi de er syge eller tilskadekomne.

  Mandy is currently laid up in bed with pneumonia.

  Mandy er i øjeblikket sengeliggende med lungebetændelse.

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  lead on

  To make someone believe something that is not true, especially by pretending to like them or be interested in a relationship, when you do not really mean it.

  At få nogen til at tro på noget, der ikke er sandt, især ved at lade som om man kan lide dem eller er interesseret i et forhold, når man ikke mener det.

  It's not fair to lead Nelson on when you aren't serious about him.

  Det er ikke fair at give Nelson falske forhåbninger, når du ikke er seriøs omkring ham.

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  lead up

  To be in charge of a group, project, or activity; to act as the main person responsible for something. Synonym: 'head up'.

  At stå i spidsen for en gruppe, projekt eller aktivitet; at være hovedansvarlig for noget. Synonym: 'lede'.

  Charles Xavier leads up the X-Men team.

  Charles Xavier leder X-Men-holdet.

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  leak out

  When a liquid slowly escapes or seeps from a place where it is supposed to stay.

  Når en væske langsomt siver eller løber ud fra et sted, hvor den burde blive.

  Oil started to leak out of the car, leaving a puddle on the ground.

  Olie begyndte at lække ud af bilen og efterlod en pyt på jorden.

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  lean against

  to rest your body on someone or something for support

  at hvile kroppen mod nogen eller noget for støtte

  Raymond was so tired that he fell asleep when he leaned against the wall.

  Raymond var så træt, at han faldt i søvn, da han lænet sig op ad væggen.

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  leap out

  To be easily seen or very noticeable, especially because it is different or stands out.

  At være nem at se eller meget iøjnefaldende, især fordi det er anderledes eller skiller sig ud.

  Her bright red dress really leapt out in the crowd.

  Hendes lyserøde kjole skilte sig virkelig ud i mængden.

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  leap out

  to suddenly jump or move quickly out of something or from a place

  at springe eller bevæge sig hurtigt og pludseligt ud af noget eller fra et sted

  Amy was surprised when a mouse leapt out of the closet.

  Amy blev overrasket, da en mus sprang ud af skabet.

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  leave behind

  to forget or intentionally not take something with you when you leave a place

  at glemme eller bevidst ikke tage noget med dig, når du forlader et sted

  I accidentally left my keys behind at the restaurant.

  Jeg kom ved et uheld til at efterlade mine nøgler bag mig på restauranten.

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  leave off

  to stop doing something, especially for a while or before finishing

  at stoppe med at gøre noget, især for en stund eller før man er færdig

  Shannon left off reading his book when his friends arrived.

  Shannon holdt op med at læse, da hendes venner ankom.

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  leave out

  To not include someone or something; to skip or omit them from a group, list, or activity.

  Ikke at inkludere nogen eller noget; at springe eller udelade dem fra en gruppe, liste eller aktivitet.

  Don't leave out your phone number on the application form.

  Glem ikke at udelade dit telefonnummer på ansøgningsskemaet.

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  let down

  to disappoint someone by not doing what they expected or hoped for

  at skuffe nogen ved ikke at gøre, hvad de forventede eller håbede på

  Lily felt let down when her friends didn't come to her birthday party.

  Lily følte sig svigtet, da hendes venner ikke kom til hendes fødselsdagsfest.

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  let in

  to allow someone or something to enter a place

  at tillade nogen eller noget at komme ind et sted

  Please let me in. I've lost my keys.

  Vil du ikke godt lukke mig ind? Jeg har mistet mine nøgler.

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  let on

  To tell someone a secret or reveal information that was supposed to be kept private.

  At fortælle nogen en hemmelighed eller afsløre oplysninger, der skulle have været holdt private.

  Monique was disappointed that Claire let on to her friends about their fight.

  Monique var skuffet over, at Claire afslørede deres skænderi over for sine venner.

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  let out

  to end or finish, especially when an event or activity is over and people are allowed to leave

  at slutte eller afslutte, især når en begivenhed eller aktivitet er ovre og folk må forlade stedet

  The show lets out at around 10 pm, so let’s meet outside then.

  Showet slutter omkring kl. 22, så lad os mødes udenfor derefter.

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  let out

  to make a piece of clothing bigger by adjusting the seams so there is more room

  At gøre et stykke tøj større ved at justere sømmene, så der er mere plads.

  Maggie was frustrated that she had to have her jeans let out again.

  Maggie var frustreret over, at hun igen skulle have sine jeans lagt ud.

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  let up

  To stop putting so much pressure on someone or something; to be less strict or intense.

  At stoppe med at presse nogen eller noget så meget; at være mindre streng eller intens.

  Let up on me. I'm overworked as it is.

  Vil du ikke nok slappe lidt af med mig. Jeg er allerede overbelastet.

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  level off

  To make a surface flat and even, so there are no bumps or high areas.

  At gøre en overflade flad og jævn, så der ikke er buler eller høje områder.

  Did you check that the floor was levelled off before you installed the floorboards?

  Tjekkede du, om gulvet var blevet jævnet ud, før du lagde gulvbrædderne?

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  lie about

  to relax or rest in a place, usually doing nothing important.

  At slappe af eller hvile et sted, ofte uden at lave noget vigtigt.

  He likes to lie about on the sofa and watch TV after work.

  Han kan godt lide at ligge og slappe af på sofaen og se tv efter arbejde.

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  lie down

  to put your body in a flat or horizontal position, usually to rest or sleep

  at placere kroppen i en vandret eller flad position, ofte for at hvile eller sove

  I'm going to lie down for half an hour.

  Jeg går lige ind for at lægge mig en halv time.

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  lie in

  to exist or be found in something; to be the reason or cause of something

  at eksistere eller findes i noget; at være grunden til eller årsagen til noget

  The problem lies in his lack of experience.

  Problemet ligger i hans manglende erfaring.

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  lift off

  To rise into the air, especially when something like a rocket or plane leaves the ground.

  At stige op i luften, især når noget som en raket eller et fly forlader jorden.

  The rocket lifted off as scheduled.

  Raketten lettede som planlagt.

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  lift out

  to take something out of a place by picking it up, usually carefully

  at tage noget ud af et sted ved at løfte det op, normalt forsigtigt

  Can you help me lift the cat out of the box?

  Kan du hjælpe mig med at løfte katten op af kassen?

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  lift up

  to make someone feel happier or more positive

  at få nogen til at føle sig gladere eller mere positiv

  That song always lifts me up when I'm feeling sad.

  Den sang løfter mig altid op, når jeg er trist.

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  light up

  to make something start to burn or to switch on a light so that a place becomes brighter

  at få noget til at begynde at brænde eller tænde et lys, så et sted bliver lysere

  Daniel lit up his third cigarette for the day.

  Daniel tændte sin tredje cigaret i dag.

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  lighten up

  to make something brighter, or to become brighter or less dark

  at gøre noget lysere eller blive lysere eller mindre mørkt

  The new curtains really lighten the room up.

  De nye gardiner lyser virkelig rummet op.

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  limber up

  to do gentle exercises or stretches to prepare your body for physical activity and to become more flexible

  at lave lette øvelser eller udstrækninger for at forberede kroppen til fysisk aktivitet og blive mere smidig

  It's important to limber up before playing football to avoid injuries.

  Det er vigtigt at varme op før fodbold for at undgå skader.

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  line up

  To arrange for people or things to take part in an event or activity; to organize or schedule participants.

  At arrangere, at personer eller ting deltager i en begivenhed eller aktivitet; at organisere eller planlægge deltagere.

  The event planner managed to line up two popular singers and a magician for the show.

  Arrangøren formåede at skaffe to populære sangere og en tryllekunstner til showet.

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  linger over

  to spend a long time on something, usually because you are relaxing or enjoying it, instead of hurrying.

  At bruge lang tid på noget, ofte fordi man slapper af eller nyder det, i stedet for at skynde sig.

  Melanie likes to linger over her coffee after dinner.

  Melanie kan godt lide at dvæle ved sin kaffe efter middagen.

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  link up

  to connect or join things or people so they can work together or be related in some way.

  At forbinde eller sammenknytte ting eller personer, så de kan arbejde sammen eller være relateret på en eller anden måde.

  All the computers in the office are linked up to the same printer.

  Alle computere på kontoret er forbundet til den samme printer.

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  listen in

  to secretly listen to a conversation that you are not supposed to hear

  At lytte hemmeligt til en samtale, du ikke må høre.

  You shouldn't be listening in on this conversation; it's private!

  Du bør ikke lytte med til denne samtale; den er privat!

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  live down

  To be able to forget or recover from something embarrassing or bad that you have done, so that people stop talking about it.

  At kunne glemme eller komme sig over noget pinligt eller dårligt, man har gjort, så folk holder op med at tale om det.

  Will Lisa ever live down her embarrassing mistake at the party?

  Vil Lisa nogensinde kunne leve ned sin pinlige fejl til festen?

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  live on

  To continue to exist or to remain alive after someone or something else has gone or ended.

  At fortsætte med at eksistere eller overleve efter at nogen eller noget er væk eller afsluttet.

  Many traditions live on long after the people who started them are gone.

  Mange traditioner lever videre længe efter, at dem der startede dem, er væk.

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  live out

  to spend the rest of your life in a particular way or place

  at tilbringe resten af sit liv på en bestemt måde eller sted

  Ronald wants to live out his days in the Bahamas.

  Ronald vil gerne leve resten af sit liv på Bahamas.

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  live up to

  to be as good as something or someone expects; to fulfill expectations or standards

  at være lige så god som nogen eller noget forventer; at leve op til forventninger eller standarder

  The movie didn’t live up to the hype everyone gave it.

  Filmen kunne ikke leve op til den hype, alle havde givet den.

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  live with

  To accept something difficult or unpleasant and continue your life despite it.

  At acceptere noget svært eller ubehageligt og fortsætte livet trods det.

  I hope that you can live with the decisions you've made today.

  Jeg håber, du kan leve med de beslutninger, du har truffet i dag.

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  liven up

  to make something more lively, fun, or interesting

  at gøre noget mere livligt, sjovt eller interessant

  How can we liven up this party?

  Hvordan kan vi live op denne fest?

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  load up

  to fill something or someone with as much as possible; to put a lot of things into or onto something or someone.

  at fylde noget eller nogen med så meget som muligt; at putte mange ting i eller på noget eller nogen.

  Before going on a road trip, we need to load up the car with supplies.

  Før vi skal på roadtrip, skal vi læsse bilen med forsyninger.

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  lock away

  to put someone or something in a safe place and lock it, so it cannot be taken or used by others

  at placere nogen eller noget et sikkert sted og låse det inde, så andre ikke kan tage eller bruge det

  When you have children, it's important to lock away your medications.

  Når du har børn, er det vigtigt at låse dine medicin væk.

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  lock out

  to prevent someone from entering a place by locking the door, often used when workers cannot go to work during a strike

  at forhindre nogen i at komme ind et sted ved at låse døren, ofte brugt når arbejdere ikke kan gå på arbejde under en strejke

  The company locked the staff out during the strike.

  Virksomheden låste medarbejderne ude under strejken.

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  lock up

  to make sure a building, room, or object is securely fastened with a lock, usually to keep it safe or to prevent anyone from getting in

  At sikre, at en bygning, et rum eller en genstand er forsvarligt låst med en lås, typisk for sikkerhed eller for at forhindre adgang

  Did you remember to lock up the office when you left?

  Huskede du at låse af til kontoret, da du gik?

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  log in

  to enter your username and password to access an account, website, or computer system.

  At indtaste brugernavn og adgangskode for at få adgang til en konto, hjemmeside eller computersystem.

  You need to log in to your email to check your messages.

  Du skal logge ind på din e-mail for at tjekke dine beskeder.

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  log off

  To disconnect yourself from a computer, website, or app, so that you are no longer signed in.

  At afbryde forbindelsen til en computer, et website eller en app, så du ikke længere er logget ind.

  Remember to log off your account when you're done using the library computer.

  Husk at logge af din konto, når du er færdig med bibliotekets computer.

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  look after

  to take care of someone or something and make sure they are safe and well.

  At tage sig af nogen eller noget og sikre, at de er sikre og har det godt.

  Thomas asked Ann to look after his cat while he was on vacation.

  Thomas bad Ann om at passe hans kat, mens han var på ferie.

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  look around

  to walk through a place to see what is there, often to explore or find something interesting

  at gå rundt et sted for at se, hvad der er der, ofte for at udforske eller finde noget interessant

  Look around the museum and see which paintings you like.

  Kig dig omkring på museet og se, hvilke malerier du kan lide.

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  look at

  to direct your eyes toward someone or something, usually to see, check, or examine it

  at rette sine øjne mod nogen eller noget, sædvanligvis for at se, tjekke eller undersøge det

  You should have a doctor look at that rash on your legs.

  Du bør lade en læge se på udslættet på dine ben.

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  look away

  to turn your eyes to another direction so you are no longer looking at someone or something

  at vende blikket væk, så du ikke længere kigger på nogen eller noget

  Tracy had to look away from the accident because it was so awful.

  Tracy var nødt til at vende blikket væk fra ulykken, fordi det var så frygteligt.

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  look for

  to try to find someone or something

  prøve at finde nogen eller noget

  I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?

  Jeg leder efter mine nøgler. Har du set dem?

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  look into

  to try to find out more about something; to investigate or examine a problem, situation, or issue

  at forsøge at finde ud af mere om noget; at undersøge eller analysere et problem, en situation eller et emne

  The police will look into the case to find out what happened.

  Politiet vil undersøge sagen for at finde ud af, hvad der skete.

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  take after

  to look or behave like an older relative, usually a parent.

  At ligne eller opføre sig som en ældre slægtning, ofte en forælder.

  Mary takes after her mum.

  Mary ligner sin mor.

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  look on

  To watch something happen without getting involved or taking part.

  At se noget ske uden at blande sig eller deltage.

  The parents looked on as the child slept peacefully.

  Forældrene så på, mens barnet sov fredeligt.

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  look out

  to be careful and watch for possible danger or something important

  at være forsigtig og holde øje med mulig fare eller noget vigtigt

  Look out for cars when you're crossing the street.

  Pas på biler, når du krydser gaden.

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  look to

  to rely on or expect help, advice, or solutions from someone or something; to focus your attention on someone or something for support or guidance

  at stole på eller forvente hjælp, råd eller løsninger fra nogen eller noget; at rette sin opmærksomhed mod nogen eller noget for støtte eller vejledning

  Whenever I have a problem at work, I look to my manager for advice.

  Når jeg har problemer på arbejdet, henvender jeg mig til min leder for råd.

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  look up

  to try to find information about someone or something, especially in a book, on the internet, or in a list

  At forsøge at finde information om nogen eller noget, især i en bog, på internettet eller i en liste.

  I didn't know the word, so I decided to look it up in the dictionary.

  Jeg kendte ikke ordet, så jeg besluttede at slå det op i ordbogen.

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  look up to

  To admire or respect someone, often because you want to be like them.

  At beundre eller respektere nogen, ofte fordi man gerne vil være som dem.

  Kyle really looks up to his father.

  Kyle ser virkelig op til sin far.

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  loosen up

  to become more relaxed or to help your body or muscles become less tense

  at blive mere afslappet eller hjælpe din krop eller dine muskler med at blive mindre spændte

  Before exercising, it's important to stretch and loosen up your body.

  Før du træner, er det vigtigt at strække ud og slappe af i kroppen.

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  lounge about

  To spend time relaxing and doing very little, usually in a comfortable way. This means someone is not being active and is just taking it easy. Synonym: 'lounge around'.

  At bruge tid på at slappe af og lave meget lidt, normalt på en behagelig måde. Det betyder, at nogen ikke er aktiv, men bare tager den med ro. Synonym: 'dase rundt'.

  Are you really just lounging about today?

  Er du virkelig bare daser rundt i dag?

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  mail out

  To send letters, documents, or packages to people using the post office.

  At sende breve, dokumenter eller pakker til folk via postvæsenet.

  Is it possible to mail out these invitations today?

  Er det muligt at sende disse invitationer i dag?

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  make for

  to go towards a place; to move in the direction of somewhere.

  At gå hen mod et sted; at bevæge sig i retning af et sted.

  Henrietta made for the stairs because she was scared of elevators.

  Henrietta gik mod trapperne, fordi hun var bange for elevatorer.

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  make out

  to be able to see, hear, or understand something, often with difficulty

  at kunne se, høre eller forstå noget, ofte med besvær

  Tanya could only just make out the name on the document.

  Tanya kunne kun lige akkurat tyde navnet på dokumentet.

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  make out

  to say or pretend that something is true, often to give a certain impression that may not be accurate

  At sige eller lade som om noget er sandt, ofte for at give et bestemt indtryk, der måske ikke er præcist

  She tried to make out that she was sick, but I don't believe her.

  Hun forsøgte at lade som om, hun var syg, men jeg tror hende ikke.

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  make out

  to succeed or manage in a situation; to do well or poorly in a particular area

  at klare sig eller håndtere en situation; at gøre det godt eller dårligt på et bestemt område

  How did you make out with sales today?

  Hvordan klarede du dig med salget i dag?

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  make over

  to change or improve the appearance of something or someone

  at ændre eller forbedre udseendet af noget eller nogen

  They are going to make over the living room with new paint and furniture.

  De vil forvandle stuen med ny maling og møbler.

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  make up

  to invent or create something, especially a story, excuse, or explanation that is not true; or to prepare or put something together

  At opfinde eller skabe noget, især en historie, undskyldning eller forklaring, der ikke er sand; eller at forberede eller sammensætte noget.

  She made up a funny story to entertain the kids.

  Hun fandt på en sjov historie for at underholde børnene.

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  make up

  to do something good to show you are sorry for a mistake or for hurting someone, in order to repair your relationship

  At gøre noget godt for at vise, at du er ked af en fejl eller at have såret nogen, for at reparere jeres forhold.

  Sally vowed to make it up to Lucy for missing her party.

  Sally lovede at gøre det godt igen for Lucy for at have misset hendes fest.

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  make up

  to do work or tasks that you missed earlier because you were absent; to complete missed work.

  At gøre arbejde eller opgaver, du tidligere har misset, fordi du var fraværende; at indhente forsømt arbejde.

  Molly had a lot of work to make up after a three-month vacation.

  Molly havde meget arbejde at indhente efter tre måneders ferie.

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  make up

  to arrange, tidy, or prepare something, such as a room or a bed, so it looks neat and ready to use

  at arrangere, rydde op eller forberede noget, som et rum eller en seng, så det ser pænt og klar til brug ud

  The maid was tired of making up the hotel rooms every day.

  Stuepigen var træt af at redde hotelværelserne hver dag.

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  make up

  to put cosmetics on your face to make yourself look more attractive

  at lægge makeup i ansigtet for at se mere attraktiv ud

  She likes to make up her face before going out with friends.

  Hun kan godt lide at lægge makeup, før hun går ud med venner.

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  make up

  to become friends again after an argument or disagreement

  at blive venner igen efter en uenighed eller et skænderi

  I really hope that Maggie and Elizabeth can make up.

  Jeg håber virkelig, at Maggie og Elizabeth kan blive gode venner igen.

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  map out

  To plan something in detail or decide how it will happen before you do it.

  At planlægge noget i detaljer eller beslutte, hvordan det skal foregå, før du gør det.

  We're learning how to map out essays in English class at the moment.

  Vi lærer i øjeblikket, hvordan man kortlægger essays i engelsk.

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  march on

  to keep going forward or continue without stopping, especially despite challenges or the passage of time.

  at fortsætte fremad eller fortsætte uden stop, især på trods af udfordringer eller tidens gang.

  The team marched on and finished the project before the deadline.

  Holdet marcherede videre og blev færdig med projektet før deadline.

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  march out

  to walk in a determined and confident way to a place, often as a group, especially into a public area where people can see you

  At gå selvsikkert og målrettet til et sted, ofte som en gruppe, især ind i et offentligt område hvor folk kan se dig.

  We marched out on stage, pretending to be confident even though we felt nervous.

  Vi marcherede ud på scenen og lod som om vi var selvsikre, selvom vi var nervøse.

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  mark down

  To lower the price of something, usually in a store.

  At sænke prisen på noget, typisk i en butik.

  All of the merchandise was marked down considerably for the annual summer sales.

  Alle varer blev sat ned betydeligt til det årlige sommersalg.

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  mark off

  To check or cross out items from a list to show they have been completed or dealt with.

  At krydse eller strege punkter af fra en liste for at vise, at de er udført eller håndteret.

  Teachers often mark off the names of students who are present.

  Lærere markerer ofte navnene på de tilstedeværende elever.

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  mark out

  to show or draw the edges or limits of an area or space.

  at vise eller tegne kanterne eller grænserne for et område eller rum.

  The guide marked out the trail on the map for the hikers.

  Guiden markede stien op på kortet for vandrerne.

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  mark up

  to increase the price of something, usually to make a profit

  at forhøje prisen på noget, typisk for at opnå fortjeneste

  The store decided to mark up the new phones to make more money.

  Butikken besluttede at sætte prisen op på de nye telefoner for at tjene flere penge.

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  matter to

  to be important or have value for someone.

  At være vigtig eller have værdi for nogen.

  This job really matters to me.

  Dette job betyder virkelig noget for mig.

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  measure out

  To separate and give a specific amount of something, usually by using a tool or container.

  At adskille og give en specifik mængde af noget, normalt ved brug af et redskab eller beholder.

  Measure out one cup of flour.

  Mål én kop mel op.

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  measure up

  to be good enough, or as good as someone or something else

  at være god nok eller lige så god som nogen eller noget andet

  How does John's work measure up to Susan's?

  Hvordan matcher Johns arbejde Susans?

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  meddle with

  To try to change or influence something that is not your responsibility, often causing problems. It can also mean touching or handling something that you shouldn't.

  At forsøge at ændre eller påvirke noget, som ikke er dit ansvar, hvilket ofte forårsager problemer. Det kan også betyde at røre ved eller håndtere noget, du ikke burde.

  Stop meddling with my computer. I don't want you to change any settings.

  Stop med at rode med min computer. Jeg vil ikke have, du ændrer indstillinger.

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  meet up with

  to arrange to see and spend time with someone, usually for a social reason.

  At aftale at se og tilbringe tid med nogen, typisk af sociale årsager.

  I'm planning to meet up with my friends later today.

  Jeg planlægger at mødes med mine venner senere i dag.

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  mellow out

  to become more calm, relaxed, or less strict, often as a result of time or experience

  at blive mere rolig, afslappet eller mindre streng, ofte som følge af tid eller erfaring

  Giselle's parents have really mellowed out over the years.

  Giselles forældre er virkelig blødt op gennem årene.

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  melt down

  to heat something solid until it becomes liquid, usually so it can be reused or reshaped.

  At opvarme noget fast, indtil det bliver flydende, normalt for at genbruge eller omforme det.

  They melted down the old gold jewelry to make a new ring.

  De smeltede det gamle guldsmykke ned for at lave en ny ring.

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  melt off

  To lose weight gradually, often so that it seems to disappear naturally or easily.

  At tabe sig i vægt gradvist, ofte så det ser ud til at forsvinde naturligt eller nemt.

  The pounds are melting off Sarah since she started exercising.

  Kiloene smelter af Sarah, siden hun begyndte at motionere.

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  mess about

  to spend time doing things that are not important or not serious; to waste time instead of doing what you should do. Synonym: 'mess around'

  At bruge tid på ting, der ikke er vigtige eller seriøse; at spilde tid i stedet for at gøre det, du burde gøre. Synonym: 'fjolle rundt'.

  You waste a lot of time just messing about.

  Du spilder meget tid bare på at fjolle rundt.

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  mess up

  to make a mistake or do something badly; to ruin or spoil something by accident.

  At lave en fejl eller gøre noget dårligt; at ødelægge eller spolere noget ved et uheld.

  I messed up the recipe, so the cake didn't taste right.

  Jeg kludrede opskriften, så kagen smagte ikke rigtigt.

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  mill about

  To walk or move around a place without any clear purpose or direction.

  At gå eller bevæge sig rundt et sted uden noget klart formål eller retning.

  Everyone seemed to mill about during the fire drill.

  Alle så ud til bare at vade rundt under brandøvelsen.

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  mist over

  When something, like glasses or windows, becomes covered with tiny drops of water, making it hard to see through. This usually happens because of sudden changes in temperature or humidity. 'Mist up' is a more common way to say this.

  Når noget, som briller eller vinduer, bliver dækket af små vanddråber, så det er svært at se igennem. Dette sker ofte på grund af pludselige ændringer i temperatur eller luftfugtighed. 'Mist up' er en mere almindelig måde at sige det på.

  My glasses mist over when I come inside from the cold.

  Mine briller dugger til, når jeg kommer ind fra kulden.

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  mix in

  to join or combine with a group of people or things, or to add something so that it becomes part of a mixture

  at slutte sig til eller blande sig med en gruppe mennesker eller ting, eller at tilføje noget, så det bliver en del af en blanding

  Lucy couldn't get the flour to mix in completely with the cake batter.

  Lucy kunne ikke få melet til at blande sig i kagedejen helt.

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  mix up

  to confuse things or people, or to put things in the wrong order by mistake

  at forveksle ting eller personer, eller at sætte ting i den forkerte rækkefølge ved et uheld

  Who mixed up the papers on my desk?

  Hvem har rodet rundt med papirerne på mit skrivebord?

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  monkey around

  to behave in a silly or playful way, often wasting time instead of doing something important

  at opføre sig fjollet eller legesygt, ofte spilde tiden i stedet for at lave noget vigtigt

  Stop monkeying around and focus on your work.

  Hold op med at fjolle rundt og fokuser på dit arbejde.

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  moon about

  to be sad and wander around because you are missing someone or something.

  At være ked af det og gå rundt, fordi du savner nogen eller noget.

  Is William still mooning about over Katherine breaking up with him?

  Er William stadig går og hænger over, at Katherine slog op med ham?

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  mop up

  to clean liquid or a mess from a surface using a mop, cloth, or something similar

  at rense væske eller rod fra en overflade med en moppe, klud eller lignende

  Can you mop up the juice you spilled on the kitchen floor?

  Kan du tørre op saften, du spildte på køkkengulvet?

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  mope around

  To move around slowly and sadly, often because you are upset or unhappy about something.

  At bevæge sig rundt langsomt og trist, ofte fordi du er ked af noget.

  Stop moping around about breaking up with your boyfriend.

  Stop med at gå rundt og hænge over at du slog op med din kæreste.

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  mouth off

  to speak in a rude, disrespectful, or loud way, often complaining or saying what you think when you shouldn’t.

  At tale uhøfligt, respektløst eller højt, ofte klagende eller sige sin mening, når man ikke burde.

  The teenager mouthed off to his parents after they told him to clean his room.

  Teenageren svarede igen til sine forældre, da de bad ham om at rydde op på sit værelse.

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  move around

  to change your location frequently, especially by going from one place to another

  at skifte placering ofte, især ved at gå fra et sted til et andet

  As a child, I moved around a lot because my father was in the army.

  Som barn flyttede jeg rundt meget, fordi min far var i militæret.

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  move in

  to start living in a new house, apartment, or place

  at begynde at bo i et nyt hus, lejlighed eller sted

  A new family recently moved in across the road from us.

  En ny familie er for nylig flyttet ind overfor os.

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  move in on

  to approach someone or something closely, often in order to take control, get involved, or take action.

  at nærme sig nogen eller noget tæt på, ofte for at tage kontrol, blive involveret eller handle.

  The police moved in on the suspects during the raid.

  Politiet rykkede ind på de mistænkte under razziaen.

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  move on

  to stop focusing on something from the past and continue with your life or next activity

  at stoppe med at fokusere på noget fra fortiden og komme videre med dit liv eller næste aktivitet

  Let's try to move on with the meeting so that we can all leave early.

  Lad os forsøge at komme videre med mødet, så vi alle kan gå tidligt.

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  move over

  To change your position or move something to the side so there is space for someone or something else.

  At ændre din position eller flytte noget til siden, så der bliver plads til en anden eller noget andet.

  Dylan, please move over so that Donald can sit beside you at the table.

  Dylan, vil du ikke rykke lidt over, så Donald kan sidde ved siden af dig ved bordet?

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  move up

  to change the position of someone or something to a higher place or a higher level, or to advance forward

  at flytte nogen eller noget til et højere sted eller niveau, eller at avancere fremad

  Let's move the table up a little to create more space in the living room.

  Lad os flytte bordet op lidt for at skabe mere plads i stuen.

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  mow down

  to hit, knock over, or kill someone or something, usually by using a vehicle or weapon

  at ramme, køre ned eller dræbe nogen eller noget, typisk med et køretøj eller våben

  The children were mowed down by a speeding car as they walked home.

  Børnene blev kørt ned af en bil, der kørte for stærkt, da de gik hjem.

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  muck about

  to spend time doing things that are not important, often just for fun or without any clear purpose. Similar to: 'muck around'.

  At bruge tid på ting, der ikke er vigtige, ofte bare for sjov eller uden noget klart formål. Minder om: 'muck around'.

  We mucked about all afternoon at the park instead of studying.

  Vi fjollede rundt hele eftermiddagen i parken i stedet for at læse.

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  muck up

  to do something badly or make a mistake that ruins a situation or task.

  At gøre noget dårligt eller lave en fejl, der ødelægger en situation eller opgave.

  Don't muck up the interview today.

  Du må ikke kludre til interviewet i dag.

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  mull over

  to think about something carefully for a period of time before making a decision

  at tænke grundigt over noget i en periode, før man træffer en beslutning

  I'd like some time to mull over your job offer.

  Jeg vil gerne have lidt tid til at overveje jobtilbuddet.

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  muscle into

  To push your way into a place, activity, or situation, especially when you are not welcome or without being invited.

  At presse sig ind et sted, en aktivitet eller situation, især når man ikke er velkommen eller uden invitation.

  You can't just muscle your way in like that.

  Du kan ikke bare trænge dig ind på den måde.

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  muster up

  to gather or find a quality, feeling, or strength inside yourself, especially when it is difficult

  at samle eller finde en egenskab, følelse eller styrke frem i sig selv, især når det er svært

  Most women want a man who will muster up the courage to fight for them.

  De fleste kvinder vil have en mand, der vil skabe sig mod til at kæmpe for dem.

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  nail down

  To make something certain or definite, usually by deciding on final details.

  At gøre noget sikkert eller endeligt, typisk ved at beslutte de sidste detaljer.

  Let's nail down the terms of the lease agreement.

  Lad os fastlægge vilkårene for lejekontrakten.

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  narrow down

  to reduce the number of options or possibilities, making something more specific or easier to choose.

  At reducere antallet af muligheder, så noget bliver mere specifikt eller lettere at vælge.

  We need to narrow down our choices for the vacation destination.

  Vi skal indskrænke vores valg af feriedestination.

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  nip off

  To quickly remove or cut a small piece from something, usually by pinching or snipping.

  At fjerne eller klippe et lille stykke af noget hurtigt, typisk ved at knibe eller klippe.

  Eunice nipped a few roses off the rosebush in her garden.

  Eunice nippede nogle roser af rosenbusken i hendes have.

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  nod off

  to fall asleep, especially when you are sitting down, often without meaning to

  at falde i søvn, især når man sidder ned, ofte uden at mene det

  My father always nods off while watching television.

  Min far blunder altid mens han ser fjernsyn.

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  nose out

  To discover or find something, especially something hidden or secret, by searching carefully.

  At opdage eller finde noget, især noget skjult eller hemmeligt, ved at lede grundigt.

  The journalist managed to nose out the truth about the politician's past.

  Journalisten formåede at snuse sig frem til sandheden om politikerens fortid.

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  offer up

  to present or give something, often in a formal or respectful way, especially as a sign of thanks, worship, or respect.

  At præsentere eller give noget, ofte på en formel eller respektfuld måde, især som tegn på taknemmelighed, tilbedelse eller respekt.

  They offered up a prayer for peace.

  De frembar en bøn for fred.

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  ooze out

  To slowly come out of someone or something in a thick or sticky way, like a liquid.

  At komme langsomt ud af nogen eller noget på en tyk eller klistret måde, som en væske.

  Blood oozed out of Phil's nose after Carl punched him.

  Blod sivede ud af Phils næse efter at Carl slog ham.

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  open up

  To start something so people can use it or to begin operation of a place, such as a shop or office.

  At starte noget op, så folk kan bruge det, eller at begynde driften af et sted, som en butik eller et kontor.

  Do you know when the new coffee shop is opening up?

  Ved du, hvornår den nye kaffebar åbner op?

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  open up

  to start talking honestly and sharing feelings or thoughts that you usually keep private

  at begynde at tale ærligt og dele følelser eller tanker, som du normalt holder for dig selv

  It took time for Chelsea to open up to her therapist.

  Det tog tid for Chelsea at åbne op over for sin terapeut.

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  open up

  to make something not closed or to allow access to something.

  at gøre noget ikke lukket eller at give adgang til noget.

  Can you open up the window?

  Kan du åbne vinduet?

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  open up

  To become available, especially referring to opportunities, jobs, or options.

  At blive tilgængelig, især med hensyn til muligheder, job eller valg.

  I'm interested in the new position that has opened up in my office.

  Jeg er interesseret i den nye stilling, der har åbnet op på mit kontor.

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  operate on

  to perform a medical surgery on someone or something; to use skills, usually medical, to fix something inside a person, animal, or device

  at udføre en operation på nogen eller noget; at bruge evner, ofte medicinske, til at reparere noget inde i en person, et dyr eller en enhed

  The doctor will be operating on Susie tomorrow morning.

  Lægen skal operere på Susie i morgen tidlig.

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  opt out

  to decide not to take part in something or not to be included in it

  at beslutte ikke at deltage i noget eller ikke at blive inkluderet i det

  She decided to opt out of the dinner plans because she was feeling tired.

  Hun besluttede at melde fra til middagsplanerne, fordi hun var træt.

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  originate in

  To start or begin in a particular place, situation, or thing.

  At starte eller begynde ét bestemt sted, i en situation eller en ting.

  Many traditions in this country originate in ancient times.

  Mange traditioner i dette land stammer fra oldtiden.

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  pack on

  To gain weight quickly or in a short period of time, especially from eating a lot.

  At tage hurtigt på i vægt eller på kort tid, især af at spise meget.

  Mary's really been packing on the pounds lately!

  Mary har virkelig taget på for nylig!

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  pair off

  To join with another person to make a group of two, often for an activity or event.

  At slå sig sammen med en anden person for at danne en gruppe på to, ofte til en aktivitet eller begivenhed.

  The teacher paired off students for the activity.

  Læreren parrede eleverne til aktiviteten.

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  pal up

  to become friends with someone or start spending time together as friends

  at blive venner med nogen eller begynde at tilbringe tid sammen som venner

  The boys palled up very quickly at the party.

  Drengene blev venner meget hurtigt til festen.

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  palm off

  To trick someone into accepting something unwanted or not valuable.

  At narre nogen til at acceptere noget uønsket eller uden værdi.

  Don't palm off your unwanted items on me.

  Lad være med at prakke mig dine uønskede ting på.

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  pan out

  If something pans out, it means it turns out well or is successful, especially after some effort or waiting.

  Hvis noget "pans out", betyder det, at det går godt eller bliver en succes, især efter nogen indsats eller ventetid.

  Did everything pan out okay with your project?

  Gik alt godt med dit projekt?

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  pare down

  to reduce something by removing unnecessary parts, making it smaller or simpler

  at reducere noget ved at fjerne unødvendige dele, så det bliver mindre eller enklere

  We're going to have to pare down the budget next year.

  Vi bliver nødt til at skære ned på budgettet næste år.

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  part with

  to give something away or to let something go, even if you don't really want to

  at give noget væk eller skille sig af med noget, selvom man egentlig ikke vil

  I think it's time to part with some of my books.

  Jeg tror, det er tid til at skille mig af med nogle af mine bøger.

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  partition off

  to separate part of a space or area from the rest by putting up a wall or dividers

  at adskille en del af et område fra resten ved at opsætte en væg eller skillevægge

  The couple decided to partition part of the living room off to use as an office.

  Parret besluttede at afskærme en del af stuen med en væg til et kontor.

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  partner off

  to join with another person to form a pair, especially for an activity or event

  at slå sig sammen med en anden for at danne et par, især til en aktivitet eller begivenhed

  Alright everybody, partner off for this next dance.

  Okay alle sammen, find sammen i par til denne næste dans.

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  pass around

  To give something to each person in a group so everyone can have or see it.

  At give noget til hver person i en gruppe, så alle kan få det eller se det.

  Please pass around the papers so everyone can read them.

  Venligst send papirerne rundt, så alle kan læse dem.

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  pass away

  A polite or gentle way to say that someone has died.

  En høflig eller mild måde at sige, at nogen er død.

  My grandmother passed away last year.

  Min bedstemor gik bort sidste år.

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  pass off

  To pretend that someone or something is something else, usually to trick others.

  At lade som om nogen eller noget er noget andet, typisk for at narre andre.

  He tried to pass off fake money as real at the store.

  Han forsøgte at snyde med falske penge som ægte i butikken.

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  pass on

  to give something, such as information, a message, or an object, to someone else so they can have it or know it

  at give noget, såsom information, en besked eller en genstand, til en anden, så de kan få det eller vide det

  My grandparents passed on stories about their childhood to me.

  Mine bedsteforældre gav videre historier om deres barndom til mig.

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  pass on sth

  to choose not to accept or take part in something; to decline an offer, invitation, or opportunity.

  At vælge ikke at tage imod eller deltage i noget; at afslå et tilbud, en invitation eller mulighed.

  I think I'll pass on dessert tonight; I'm already full.

  Jeg tror, jeg springer over desserten i aften; jeg er allerede mæt.

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  pass out

  to suddenly become unconscious and fall down, usually because of heat, lack of air, or feeling unwell

  at blive bevidstløs og falde om pludseligt, oftest pga. varme, iltmangel eller utilpashed

  The woman next to me passed out in the heat.

  Kvinden ved siden af mig besvimede i varmen.

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  pass up

  to choose not to accept an opportunity, gift, or offer

  at vælge ikke at acceptere en mulighed, gave eller tilbud

  Angela passed up the new job offer.

  Angela afslog det nye jobtilbud.

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  patch up

  To fix a relationship or a problem after a disagreement or argument.

  At løse et forhold eller problem efter en uenighed eller konflikt.

  Samantha and Tony are trying to patch up their relationship.

  Samantha og Tony prøver at lappe deres forhold sammen.

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  pay off

  to give someone all the money you owe them, often when they finish working for you

  at betale nogen alle de penge, du skylder dem, ofte når de er færdige med at arbejde for dig

  I need to withdraw the cash to pay off the workers this afternoon.

  Jeg skal hæve kontanter for at betale arbejderne fuldt ud i eftermiddag.

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  pay off

  to give someone money, usually illegally, so that they will do something for you or ignore something wrong you have done.

  At give nogen penge, normalt ulovligt, så de vil gøre noget for dig eller ignorere noget forkert, du har gjort.

  He tried to pay off the security guard to let him into the concert without a ticket.

  Han forsøgte at bestikke sikkerhedsvagten for at komme ind til koncerten uden billet.

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  pay off

  When something pays off, it means your effort, investment, or work brings a good result or reward.

  Når noget giver pote, betyder det, at dit arbejde, investering eller indsats giver et godt resultat eller belønning.

  Giselle's hard work is finally starting to pay off.

  Giselles hårde arbejde begynder endelig at bære frugt.

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  pay out

  to give a large amount of money to someone or for something, usually as a payment, prize, or compensation.

  At give et stort beløb til nogen eller for noget, ofte som betaling, præmie eller erstatning.

  The insurance company had to pay out for the damages after the accident.

  Forsikringsselskabet måtte udbetale erstatning efter ulykken.

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  pay up

  to give someone the full amount of money you owe, especially if you don't want to or it is difficult.

  At give nogen det fulde beløb, du skylder, især hvis du ikke vil eller det er svært.

  It's time to pay up on your credit card balance.

  Det er tid til at betale helt din kreditkortsaldo.

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  peck at

  To eat only a small amount of food, usually without interest or enjoyment, like a bird does.

  At spise kun en lille mængde mad, normalt uden interesse eller nydelse, som en fugl gør.

  Sue wasn't feeling well so she only pecked at her food.

  Sue havde det ikke godt, så hun pillede ved sin mad.

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  peel off

  to take the outer layer or covering off something, such as clothes or the skin of a fruit or vegetable.

  At tage det ydre lag eller dække af noget, såsom tøj eller skrællen af frugt eller grøntsager.

  Peel off your jacket and relax.

  Tag din jakke af og slap af.

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  peg down

  To fix or secure something to the ground using pegs, like making sure a tent or cover stays in place.

  At sikre eller fastgøre noget til jorden med pløkker, som at sørge for at et telt eller et dækken bliver på plads.

  We need to peg down the tent before it gets too dark.

  Vi skal pløkke teltet fast før det bliver for mørkt.

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  peg down

  To make something certain, definite, or clearly understood, usually by fixing details or agreements.

  At gøre noget sikkert, tydeligt eller forståeligt, typisk ved at fastlægge detaljer eller aftaler.

  We need to peg down the rules of the game before we begin.

  Vi skal fastlægge spillets regler, før vi begynder.

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  pelt along

  To move very quickly, especially by running or driving fast.

  At bevæge sig meget hurtigt, især ved at løbe eller køre hurtigt.

  The businessman pelted along the highway because he was late for work.

  Forretningsmanden spænede afsted på motorvejen, fordi han var sent på den.

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  perk up

  to make someone feel more lively, energetic, or cheerful; or to become more active and alert

  at få nogen til at føle sig mere livlig, energisk eller glad; eller selv at blive mere aktiv og opmærksom

  I need a cup of coffee in the morning to perk me up.

  Jeg har brug for en kop kaffe om morgenen for at friske mig op.

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  persist in

  to keep doing something, especially when it is difficult or when others want you to stop

  at blive ved med at gøre noget, især når det er svært, eller når andre vil have, at du stopper

  Must you persist in asking the same question?

  Skal du blive ved med at stille det samme spørgsmål?

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  phase in

  to slowly start using or introducing something new in stages instead of all at once

  at begynde at bruge eller indføre noget nyt gradvist og i etaper i stedet for på én gang

  The company phased the new policies in over several months.

  Virksomheden indførte de nye politikker trinvist over flere måneder.

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  phase out

  to gradually stop using or providing something

  at holde op med gradvist at bruge eller levere noget

  The company decided to phase out the old computers and bring in new ones.

  Virksomheden besluttede at utfase de gamle computere og indføre nye.

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  pick at

  To criticize someone or something repeatedly, often about small or unimportant things.

  At kritisere nogen eller noget gentagne gange, ofte over små eller uvigtige ting.

  Stop picking at me about my homework; I'm doing my best.

  Stop med at hakke på mig over lektierne; jeg gør mit bedste.

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  pick at

  To eat only a small amount of food, usually without interest or appetite.

  At spise kun en lille mængde mad, ofte uden interesse eller appetit.

  Sue wasn't feeling well, so she only picked at her food.

  Sue havde det ikke godt, så hun nippede til maden.

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  pick out

  to choose or recognize something from a group of things or people

  at vælge eller genkende noget fra en gruppe ting eller personer

  She picked out her favorite dress for the party.

  Hun valgte sin yndlingskjole til festen.

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  pick up

  to buy something casually or without much planning, usually while doing something else.

  At købe noget tilfældigt eller uden megen planlægning, som regel mens man laver noget andet.

  I picked up a new book while I was at the supermarket.

  Jeg købte en ny bog, mens jeg var i supermarkedet.

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  pick up

  to collect someone in a vehicle and give them a ride to another place

  at samle nogen op i et køretøj og køre dem et andet sted hen

  Can you pick up my brother from the airport?

  Kan du hente min bror i lufthavnen?

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  pick up

  To learn something, especially easily or without formal lessons.

  At lære noget, især let eller uden formelle lektioner.

  How long does it take you to pick up a new language?

  Hvor lang tid tager det dig at lære et nyt sprog?

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  pick up

  to notice or understand something without being told directly, often by observing hints, signals, or body language

  At bemærke eller forstå noget uden at få det fortalt direkte, ofte ved at observere hints, signaler eller kropssprog.

  I'm picking up that you don't like me very much.

  Jeg opfanger, at du ikke bryder dig så meget om mig.

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  pick up

  To make someone feel happier or better, especially if they are sad or tired.

  At få nogen til at føle sig gladere eller bedre, især hvis de er kede af det eller trætte.

  I bought some flowers to pick her up after her bad day.

  Jeg købte nogle blomster for at opmuntre hende lidt efter hendes dårlige dag.

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  pig out

  to eat much more food than you need, especially in a greedy way

  at spise meget mere mad end nødvendigt, især på en grådig måde

  Duncan pigged out at the wedding reception because the food was so good.

  Duncan slugte i sig til bryllupsreceptionen, fordi maden var så god.

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  pile up

  To increase in quantity or amount, usually in a way that makes something hard to manage.

  At stige i mængde, ofte så det bliver svært at håndtere.

  My work is starting to pile up rapidly.

  Mit arbejde begynder at hobe sig op hurtigt.

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  pin down

  to make someone or something stay in one place or to make someone give a clear answer or decision

  at få nogen eller noget til at forblive et sted eller få nogen til at give et klart svar eller en beslutning

  It was difficult to pin down the exact time of the meeting.

  Det var svært at fastslå det præcise tidspunkt for mødet.

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  pin up

  To fasten something to a wall or board using a pin, thumbtack, or similar object.

  At fastgøre noget til en væg eller opslagstavle med en tegnestift eller lignende.

  I will pin up the schedule on the notice board so everyone can see it.

  Jeg vil sætte op skemaet på opslagstavlen, så alle kan se det.

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  pine away

  To become very sad and weak because you miss someone or something a lot for a long time.

  At blive meget ked af det og svag, fordi du savner nogen eller noget i lang tid.

  Is Chris still pining away after Merryl?

  Er Chris stadig henfalder af længsel efter Merryl?

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  pipe down

  To stop making noise or talking; to be quiet.

  At stoppe med at larme eller tale; at være stille.

  Caroline told her neighbors to pipe down so she could sleep.

  Caroline bad sine naboer om at dæmpe sig, så hun kunne sove.

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  pipe up

  to suddenly start talking, especially when you were silent before or when everyone else is quiet

  pludselig begynde at tale, især når du før var stille, eller når alle andre er stille

  The students looked at the teacher blankly before one of them finally piped up and answered the question.

  Eleverne så blankt på læreren, før en af dem endelig brød ind og svarede på spørgsmålet.

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  pitch in

  to help out or join in with others to do a task, especially by contributing effort or assistance.

  At hjælpe til eller deltage sammen med andre for at udføre en opgave, især ved at bidrage med indsats eller hjælp.

  Everyone will be expected to pitch in on this project.

  Alle vil blive forventet at give en hånd med på dette projekt.

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  place down

  to gently put something onto a surface.

  At lægge noget forsigtigt på en overflade.

  The paper should be placed down on top of the others.

  Papiret skal lægges ned oven på de andre.

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  plaster over

  to cover something, such as a hole or crack in a wall, with plaster to make it smooth and hidden

  at dække noget, såsom et hul eller en revne i en væg, med puds for at gøre det glat og skjult

  We decided to plaster over the cracks in the wall before painting.

  Vi besluttede at pudse over revnerne i væggen før maling.

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  play along

  to pretend to agree or cooperate with someone, usually to avoid problems or to make things easier

  at lade som om man er enig eller samarbejder med nogen, ofte for at undgå problemer eller gøre ting lettere

  Even though he didn't agree, Tom decided to play along with the group's plan.

  Selvom han ikke var enig, besluttede Tom at spille med på gruppens plan.

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  play around

  to act in a silly or playful way and not be serious

  at opføre sig fjollet eller legende og ikke være seriøs

  You need to stop playing around and focus on your lessons.

  Du skal stoppe med at fjolle rundt og fokusere på dine lektier.

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  play down

  To make something seem less important, serious, or bad than it really is.

  At få noget til at virke mindre vigtigt, alvorligt eller dårligt, end det egentlig er.

  The company tried to play down the impact of the price increase.

  Firmaet forsøgte at nedtone virkningen af prisstigningen.

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  play off

  To make two or more people or groups compete against each other, usually to gain an advantage for yourself.

  At få to eller flere personer eller grupper til at konkurrere mod hinanden, oftest for sin egen fordel.

  Maggie played Sarah and Helen off against each other to make herself look better.

  Maggie spillede Sarah og Helen ud mod hinanden for at få sig selv til at fremstå bedre.

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  play up

  to emphasize or make something or someone seem more important, impressive, or better than they really are.

  At fremhæve eller få noget eller nogen til at virke vigtigere, mere imponerende eller bedre, end de i virkeligheden er.

  You should play up your skills when writing your resume.

  Du bør fremhæve dine færdigheder, når du skriver dit CV.

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  pluck at

  to gently pull or tug repeatedly at something, often because you are nervous, bored, or distracted.

  At trække forsigtigt eller hive gentagne gange i noget, ofte fordi man er nervøs, keder sig eller er distraheret.

  She kept plucking at her sleeve during the interview.

  Hun fortsatte med at pille ved sit ærme under interviewet.

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  plump up

  To make something, like a pillow or cushion, look fuller or softer by shaking or patting it.

  At gøre noget, som en pude eller hynde, mere fyldigt eller blødt ved at ryste eller dunke det.

  Please remember to plump up my bed pillows when you make the bed.

  Husk venligst at puffe op mine sengepuder, når du reder sengen.

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  point out

  to show or mention something or someone so that others notice or understand it

  at vise eller nævne noget eller nogen, så andre lægger mærke til eller forstår det

  She pointed out the mistake in my homework.

  Hun pegede på fejlen i min lektie.

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  poke around

  to look for something in a place by searching through things in a casual or curious way

  At lede efter noget et sted ved at rode rundt på en nysgerrig eller uformel måde.

  She poked around in the kitchen, looking for a snack.

  Hun rodede rundt i køkkenet for at finde en snack.

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  poke out

  If something pokes out, it sticks out or comes out a little from behind or inside something else.

  Hvis noget stikker ud, betyder det, at det rager lidt ud bagved eller inden i noget andet.

  Your stomach is poking out beneath your shirt.

  Din mave stikker ud under din skjorte.

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  polish off

  To finish something quickly and completely, especially food or tasks.

  At afslutte noget hurtigt og helt, især mad eller opgaver.

  He polished off the whole pizza in just ten minutes.

  Han fortærede hele pizzaen på bare ti minutter.

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  polish up

  to make something better, cleaner, or more skillful through practice or effort

  at gøre noget bedre, renere eller mere dygtigt gennem øvelse eller indsats

  I have to polish up my English before my trip to the UK.

  Jeg skal pudse op på mit engelsk inden min tur til Storbritannien.

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  pop in

  To quickly visit a place for a short time.

  At besøge et sted hurtigt og i kort tid.

  Charlotte popped in to her friend's house to say hello.

  Charlotte kiggede ind forbi sin venindes hus for at sige hej.

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  pop out

  to leave a place for a short time, usually to do something quickly and then come back

  at forlade et sted i kort tid, som regel for hurtigt at gøre noget og så vende tilbage

  My mother popped out to the store before it became too busy.

  Min mor smuttede ud til butikken før det blev for travlt.

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  pop up

  to appear or happen suddenly, often when you do not expect it

  at dukke op eller ske pludseligt, ofte når du ikke forventer det

  A new problem has popped up on my computer screen.

  Et nyt problem er dukket op på min computerskærm.

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  portion out

  to divide something into parts and give each person an equal share

  at dele noget op i portioner og give hver person en lige stor del

  The teacher portioned out the cake among the children at the party.

  Læreren delte kagen ud blandt børnene til festen.

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  potter around

  to spend time in a relaxed way, doing small and unimportant things, usually without any real purpose

  At tilbringe tid på en afslappet måde, lave små, uvæsentlige ting, som regel uden et egentligt formål

  My grandmother often just potters around the house, tidying and doing little tasks.

  Min bedstemor pusler rundt i huset, rydder op og laver små opgaver.

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  pour out

  to express your true feelings or thoughts in a very open and emotional way, especially by talking to someone you trust

  at udtrykke dine sande følelser eller tanker på en meget åben og følelsesladet måde, især ved at tale med en, du stoler på

  She poured her heart out to the man she loved, but he rejected her.

  Hun åbnede sit hjerte op for manden, hun elskede, men han afviste hende.

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  pour out

  to come out of something in a large amount or number, often quickly

  at komme ud af noget i store mængder eller antal, ofte hurtigt

  The water poured out of the broken pipe.

  Vandet strømmede ud af det ødelagte rør.

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  prepare for

  To get ready for something that will happen, or to help someone get ready for something.

  At gøre sig klar til noget, der vil ske, eller hjælpe nogen med at gøre sig klar til noget.

  She prepared for her job interview by practicing common questions.

  Hun forberedte sig på jobsamtalen ved at øve almindelige spørgsmål.

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  press down

  to push something or someone downward, usually using your hand or another object.

  At trykke noget eller nogen nedad, typisk med hånden eller en genstand.

  The weight of the blankets pressed down on me and made it hard to move.

  Vægten fra tæpperne trykkede ned på mig og gjorde det svært at bevæge sig.

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  press on

  to keep going with something, especially when it is difficult or after a pause.

  at fortsætte med noget, især når det er svært eller efter en pause.

  The hikers pressed on to reach the summit of the mountain.

  Vandrerne fortsatte for at nå bjergets top.

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  press out

  To use force or pressure to remove something from an object, usually by squeezing or flattening.

  At bruge kraft eller tryk til at fjerne noget fra en genstand, ofte ved at klemme eller flade det ud.

  Alec used an iron to press out the wrinkles in his shirt.

  Alec brugte et strygejern til at stryge folderne ud af sin skjorte.

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  progress to

  to move forward and reach a later or more advanced stage of something

  at bevæge sig fremad og nå et senere eller mere avanceret stadie af noget

  His condition has progressed to the final and most serious stage.

  Hans tilstand er udviklet sig til det sidste og mest alvorlige stadie.

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  prop up

  To support something by putting something under or behind it to keep it from falling down.

  At støtte noget ved at placere noget under eller bag det, så det ikke vælter.

  She propped up the mirror with a chair so it wouldn't fall.

  Hun støttede spejlet op med en stol, så det ikke væltede.

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  provide with

  to give someone something that they need or want

  at give nogen noget, de har brug for eller ønsker

  The company will provide you with all the equipment you need.

  Virksomheden vil forsyne dig med alt det udstyr, du behøver.

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  puff out

  To swell, expand, or make something bigger by filling it with air or by tensing the muscles.

  At svulme op, udvide sig eller gøre noget større ved at fylde det med luft eller spænde musklerne.

  Sarah's cheeks puff out when she eats something sour.

  Sarahs kinder puffer op, når hun spiser noget surt.

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  puff up

  To talk about someone or yourself in a way that makes them or you seem more important or impressive.

  At tale om nogen eller sig selv på en måde, der får dem eller dig til at virke vigtigere eller mere imponerende.

  Matt always puffs up when his students tell him he is a good teacher.

  Matt blærer sig altid, når hans elever siger, at han er en god lærer.

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  pull away

  To move farther from someone or something, either physically or emotionally.

  At bevæge sig længere væk fra nogen eller noget, enten fysisk eller følelsesmæssigt.

  Henry feels sad when Sarah pulls away from him emotionally.

  Henry bliver ked af det, når Sarah trækker sig væk følelsesmæssigt.

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  pull down

  to destroy a building or structure, usually so that something else can be built in its place.

  At ødelægge en bygning eller struktur, typisk for at noget nyt kan bygges i stedet.

  The house on the corner is going to be pulled down.

  Huset på hjørnet skal rives ned.

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  pull down

  To make someone feel unhappy, sad, or less energetic.

  At få nogen til at føle sig ulykkelig, trist eller mindre energisk.

  The stress of the upcoming exams is pulling Lucy down.

  Stresset over de kommende eksamener trækker Lucy ned.

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  pull in

  to attract a lot of people, attention, or money.

  at tiltrække mange mennesker, opmærksomhed eller penge.

  The movie pulled in $3,500,000 on the first day of its release.

  Filmen trak 3.500.000 dollars ind på dens første dag.

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  pull off

  to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected

  at lykkes med noget svært eller uventet

  No one thought we could finish the project on time, but we pulled it off.

  Ingen troede, vi kunne færdiggøre projektet til tiden, men vi klarede det.

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  pull off

  to take something off by pulling it away from where it is attached, or to remove by tugging

  at tage noget af ved at trække det væk fra hvor det er fastgjort, eller fjerne ved at hive

  The child pulled off his wet socks after playing outside.

  Barnet trak de våde sokker af efter at have leget udenfor.

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  pull out

  to withdraw or remove people or things from a place, especially in an official or organized way.

  At trække mennesker eller ting tilbage fra et sted, især på en officiel eller organiseret måde.

  The US announced its intentions to pull out from Iraq.

  USA annoncerede deres intention om at trække sig ud af Irak.

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  pull over

  to move your vehicle to the side of the road and stop, usually for a short time.

  At flytte sit køretøj ud til siden af vejen og standse, typisk for en kort stund.

  The police officer told me to pull over to check my license.

  Betjenten bad mig om at trække ind til siden for at tjekke mit kørekort.

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  pull round

  to start feeling better after being sick or having a difficult time. Similar to 'recover' or 'get better'.

  At begynde at få det bedre efter at have været syg eller haft en svær tid. Ligner 'komme sig' eller 'blive rask'.

  The doctors are confident that Frank is going to pull round.

  Lægerne er sikre på, at Frank vil komme sig.

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  pull through

  To get better after a serious illness or difficult situation; to survive or recover successfully.

  At blive bedre efter en alvorlig sygdom eller svær situation; at overleve eller komme sig.

  The doctors are confident that Frank is going to pull through.

  Lægerne er sikre på, at Frank vil klare sig igennem.

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  pull up

  to tell someone that they have done something wrong or to criticize them for their behavior

  at fortælle nogen, at de har gjort noget forkert eller kritisere deres adfærd

  The students were pulled up by the headmaster for their poor behavior.

  Eleverne blev irettesat af rektoren for deres dårlige opførsel.

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  pull up

  to drive a vehicle to a place and stop it there

  at køre et køretøj til et sted og stoppe der

  Sandra pulled up in front of the gate and honked.

  Sandra stoppede op foran porten og dyttede.

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  punch in

  To record the time you arrive at work, usually by using a time clock or a special machine. This is often done in workplaces to keep track of employees' working hours. Synonym: 'clock in'.

  At registrere tidspunktet, du ankommer på arbejde, ofte ved hjælp af et stempelur eller en særlig maskine. Dette gøres ofte for at holde styr på arbejdstider. Synonym: 'stemple ind'.

  Did you punch in on time today?

  Fik du stemplet ind til tiden i dag?

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  punch out

  To officially record the end of your working hours by using a time clock at your workplace.

  At registrere officielt, at din arbejdstid er slut, ved at bruge et stempelur på arbejdspladsen.

  What time do you punch out on Fridays?

  Hvornår stemler du ud om fredagen?

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  push around

  To treat someone in a rude or bossy way, telling them what to do without respect.

  At behandle nogen uhøfligt eller for bossagtigt, kommanderende uden respekt.

  You can't keep pushing people around to get what you want.

  Du kan ikke blive ved med at bestemme over folk for at få, hvad du vil.

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  push away

  To move someone or something away from yourself by using your hands or body. It can also mean to avoid people emotionally or stop them from getting close to you.

  At flytte nogen eller noget væk fra dig selv ved at bruge dine hænder eller krop. Det kan også betyde at undgå folk følelsesmæssigt eller holde dem på afstand.

  The bodyguards pushed away the crowd so the actress could walk safely.

  Livvagterne skubbede folk væk, så skuespilleren kunne gå sikkert.

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  push down

  to press or move someone or something to a lower position, usually using your hand or another part of your body.

  At trykke eller flytte nogen eller noget til en lavere position, normalt med hånden eller en anden del af kroppen.

  Yvette pushed down the button to start the machine.

  Yvette trykkede ned på knappen for at starte maskinen.

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  push on

  to continue moving forward or to make someone or something continue moving forward, especially when it is difficult

  at fortsætte fremad eller få nogen eller noget til at fortsætte fremad, især når det er svært

  The new mother pushed the baby stroller on as she walked down the street.

  Den nye mor skubbede barnevognen videre, mens hun gik ned ad gaden.

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  push out

  to make someone or something leave a place or position, often by using force or pressure.

  At få nogen eller noget til at forlade et sted eller en position, ofte ved at bruge magt eller pres.

  The company decided to push out older workers to make room for new employees.

  Virksomheden besluttede at skubbe ud ældre medarbejdere for at gøre plads til nye ansatte.

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  push through

  To succeed in making something happen or to move forward despite difficulties or obstacles.

  At lykkes med at få noget til at ske eller at komme videre trods vanskeligheder eller forhindringer.

  She had to push through the crowd to get to the stage.

  Hun måtte trænge sig igennem mængden for at komme op til scenen.

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  push up

  to move something or someone to a higher position by using force from below

  at flytte noget eller nogen til en højere position ved at bruge kraft nedefra

  She had to push up the window to let fresh air in.

  Hun måtte skubbe op vinduet for at få frisk luft ind.

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  put across

  to explain an idea, opinion, or message so that people understand it clearly

  at forklare en idé, en mening eller en besked, så folk forstår det tydeligt

  She tried to put across her ideas during the meeting.

  Hun forsøgte at formidle sine idéer under mødet.

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  put away

  To eat a large amount of food, especially quickly or easily.

  At spise en stor mængde mad, især hurtigt eller let.

  Andy is really putting away his food as he gets older.

  Andy spiser virkelig meget mad, efterhånden som han bliver ældre.

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  put away

  To send someone to prison, usually because they committed a crime.

  At sende nogen i fængsel, normalt fordi de har begået en forbrydelse.

  The judge decided to put him away for ten years.

  Dommeren besluttede at sætte ham ind i ti år.

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  put away

  to send someone to a mental hospital or institution for treatment or care.

  at sende nogen til et psykiatrisk hospital eller en institution for behandling eller pleje.

  After his condition got worse, his family decided to put him away for his own safety.

  Efter hans tilstand blev værre, besluttede familien at anbringe ham for hans egen sikkerhed.

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  put away

  to place something in its usual or proper place so it is tidy and out of the way

  at placere noget på dets sædvanlige eller rette plads, så det er pænt og ikke til gene

  Marissa reminded her children to put their toys away.

  Marissa mindede sine børn om at lægge deres legetøj på plads.

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  put down

  to write something on a list or record it in writing

  at skrive noget på en liste eller registrere det skriftligt

  Make sure to put down two bags of flour and more butter on the shopping list.

  Sørg for at skrive to poser mel og mere smør på indkøbslisten.

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  put down

  To say something mean or make someone feel less important by criticizing or humiliating them.

  At sige noget sårende eller få nogen til at føle sig mindre værd ved at kritisere eller ydmyge dem.

  Tom was tired of constantly being put down by his friends.

  Tom var træt af konstant at blive nedgjort af sine venner.

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  put in

  to submit something such as an application, request, or order formally

  at indsende noget, såsom en ansøgning, anmodning eller ordre formelt

  Ellis encouraged Jonathan to put in an application for the new promotion at his company.

  Ellis opmuntrede Jonathan til at indsende en ansøgning om den nye forfremmelse i hans firma.

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  put in

  to place or insert something between two other things.

  At placere eller indsætte noget mellem to andre ting.

  Put the book in between the others on the shelf.

  Sæt bogen ind mellem de andre på hylden.

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  put in

  to spend a certain amount of time, effort, or work on something

  At bruge en vis mængde tid, indsats eller arbejde på noget.

  You need to put in more hours at work if you want to be considered for the promotion.

  Du er nødt til at lægge flere timer i arbejdet, hvis du vil betragtes til forfremmelse.

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  put in

  to install or add something so it is ready for use

  at installere eller tilføje noget, så det er klar til brug

  We're putting in a new bathroom.

  Vi installerer et nyt badeværelse.

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  put off

  to delay doing something or decide to do it at a later time

  at udskyde at gøre noget eller beslutte at gøre det senere

  Bruce has been putting off finishing his new novel for weeks!

  Bruce har udskudt at færdiggøre sin nye roman i ugevis!

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  put off

  to make someone not like someone or something, or to make them lose interest.

  At få nogen til ikke at kunne lide nogen eller noget, eller at få dem til at miste interessen.

  I was really put off by the bad smell in the restaurant.

  Jeg blev virkelig frastødt af den dårlige lugt i restauranten.

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  put on

  to trick or tease someone by making them believe something that is not true

  at narre eller drille nogen ved at få dem til at tro på noget, der ikke er sandt

  Are you serious, or are you just putting me on?

  Er du seriøs, eller er du bare fisken med mig?

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  put on

  To gain weight, usually gradually. It means your body weight increases.

  At tage på i vægt, oftest gradvist. Det betyder, at din kropsvægt øges.

  Mikayla has been putting on weight steadily this year.

  Mikayla har taget på i vægt støt i år.

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  put on

  to dress yourself in a piece of clothing or an accessory

  at tage et stykke tøj eller en accessory på

  It takes Caroline at least 30 minutes to decide what to put on for work each morning.

  Det tager Caroline mindst 30 minutter at beslutte, hvad hun skal tage på til arbejde hver morgen.

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  put out

  to move something away from your body so that it is extended in front of you or to the side.

  at flytte noget væk fra din krop, så det er strakt ud foran dig eller til siden.

  'put out your arm so that I can draw a blood sample,' said the doctor.

  'Ræk armen ud, så jeg kan tage en blodprøve,' sagde lægen.

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  put out

  to stop something that is burning, such as a fire, candle, or cigarette

  at slukke noget, der brænder, såsom en ild, et stearinlys eller en cigaret

  The firefighters worked hard to put out the fire in the building.

  Brandmændene arbejdede hårdt for at slukke ilden i bygningen.

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  put out

  to cause someone inconvenience or to make something difficult for someone

  at forvolde nogen besvær eller gøre noget svært for nogen

  I don't mean to put you out, but could you help me move this weekend?

  Jeg ønsker ikke at besvære dig, men kan du hjælpe mig med at flytte i weekenden?

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  put out

  to publish or release something for the public to see or use

  at offentliggøre eller udgive noget, så offentligheden kan se eller bruge det

  The company will put out a new product next month.

  Virksomheden vil udgive et nyt produkt næste måned.

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  put through

  to connect someone to another person on the phone

  at forbinde nogen til en anden person via telefonen

  Hello, could you please put me through to Dr. Smith?

  Hej, kan du venligst sætte mig igennem til Dr. Smith?

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  put under

  to give someone medicine (anesthesia) to make them sleep or unconscious, usually before surgery or a medical procedure

  at give nogen medicin (bedøvelse) for at få dem til at sove eller blive bevidstløse, sædvanligvis før en operation eller medicinsk procedure

  You will have to be put under for the duration of the surgery.

  Du skal bedøves under hele operationen.

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  put up

  to let someone stay at your home for a short time, usually as a guest

  at lade nogen bo hos dig i en kort periode, som regel som gæst

  Will you be able to put me up for a night or two while I'm in town?

  Kan du have mig boende en nat eller to, mens jeg er i byen?

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  put up

  to suggest someone for a job, position, or responsibility.

  At foreslå nogen til et job, en stilling eller et ansvar.

  Who will you put up for the role of chairperson?

  Hvem vil du foreslå til rollen som formand?

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  put up

  to provide money for something, especially to help pay for a project or activity

  At stille penge til rådighed for noget, især for at hjælpe med at betale for et projekt eller en aktivitet.

  The millionaire announced that he would put up the money for the new community center.

  Millionæren annoncerede, at han ville stille pengene til rådighed for det nye forsamlingshus.

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  put up with

  to accept or deal with someone or something unpleasant without complaining

  at acceptere eller finde sig i nogen eller noget ubehageligt uden at klage

  I can't put up with this noise anymore.

  Jeg kan ikke finde mig i denne larm længere.

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  put up

  to build or set up something, such as a building, tent, or sign

  at bygge eller opstille noget, såsom en bygning, et telt eller et skilt

  There's a beautiful church being put up near my house.

  Der er en smuk kirke, der er ved at blive opført nær mit hus.

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  put up

  to make the price or cost of something higher.

  At gøre prisen eller omkostningen på noget højere.

  The government announced its decision to put up taxes in the new year.

  Regeringen annoncerede sin beslutning om at sætte skatterne op i det nye år.

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  puzzle out

  to find the answer to something that is confusing or difficult to understand.

  at finde svaret på noget forvirrende eller svært at forstå.

  It took days to puzzle out the answer to the riddle.

  Det tog dage at finde ud af svaret på gåden.

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  puzzle over

  to spend time thinking carefully about something because it is difficult to understand or solve

  at bruge tid på nøje at tænke over noget, fordi det er svært at forstå eller løse

  Are you still puzzling over why Amy slapped you?

  Er du stadig i gang med at gruble over, hvorfor Amy slog dig?

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  queue up

  To stand in a line and wait for your turn to get or do something. This phrase is mostly used in British English.

  At stå i kø og vente på din tur til at få eller gøre noget. Dette udtryk bruges mest i britisk engelsk.

  People started queuing up at 5am to buy tickets for the concert.

  Folk begyndte at stille sig i kø kl. 5 om morgenen for at købe billetter til koncerten.

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  quiet down

  To make someone or something less noisy, or to become less noisy and calmer.

  At gøre nogen eller noget mindre støjende, eller selv blive mere stille og rolig.

  The teachers had to quiet down the students because they were too loud.

  Lærerne var nødt til at dysse ned eleverne, fordi de var for larmende.

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  rack up

  To collect or achieve a large number or amount of something over time, especially points, money, or achievements.

  At samle eller opnå et stort antal eller beløb af noget over tid, især point, penge eller præstationer.

  We racked up over 100 points in the game last night.

  Vi samlede op over 100 point i spillet i går aftes.

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  raffle off

  To give something away as a prize in a lottery, usually to raise money for a cause.

  At give noget væk som præmie i et lotteri, som regel for at samle penge ind til en sag.

  The school decided to raffle off a bike to raise money for new books.

  Skolen besluttede at udlodde en cykel for at samle penge ind til nye bøger.

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  rail in

  to put a fence, rail, or barrier around something to enclose or protect it

  at sætte et hegn, gelænder eller barrierer rundt om noget for at indhegne eller beskytte det

  The playground was railed in to keep the children safe.

  Legepladsen blev indhegnet for at holde børnene sikre.

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  rain down

  to fall or be sent in large amounts onto someone or something, as if it were rain.

  At falde eller blive sendt ned i store mængder over nogen eller noget, som om det var regn.

  Confetti rained down on the winners after the match.

  Konfetti regnede ned over vinderne efter kampen.

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  rain out

  To cancel or stop an outdoor event because it is raining.

  At aflyse eller stoppe et udendørs arrangement på grund af regn.

  It looks like the weather is going to rain the baseball game out.

  Det ser ud til, at vejret vil regne baseballkampen aflyst.

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  raise up

  to lift something or someone to a higher position

  at løfte noget eller nogen op til en højere position

  She raised up her hand to ask a question.

  Hun rakte hånden op for at stille et spørgsmål.

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  rake in

  To earn or collect a large amount of money, often easily or quickly.

  At tjene eller indsamle en stor mængde penge, ofte let eller hurtigt.

  The fish and chips shop seems to be raking in money these days.

  Fisk-og-chips-butikken ser ud til at skovle penge ind for tiden.

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  rake off

  to take a part of money or profits for yourself, often in a secret or dishonest way

  at tage en del af penge eller fortjeneste til sig selv, ofte på en hemmelig eller uærlig måde

  The manager was caught raking off profits from company sales.

  Lederen blev taget i at tage af virksomhedens overskud.

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  rake up

  to mention, talk about, or draw attention to something unpleasant or embarrassing from the past that people may want to forget.

  At nævne, tale om eller henlede opmærksomheden på noget ubehageligt eller pinligt fra fortiden, som folk måske ønsker at glemme.

  The journalist's report raked up an old political scandal.

  Journalistens rapport gravede op i en gammel politisk skandale.

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  ram down

  to force someone to accept or learn something, especially in a way that is too strong or aggressive

  at tvinge nogen til at acceptere eller lære noget, især på en alt for stærk eller aggressiv måde

  The teacher rammed down the new rules during the meeting so everyone would remember them.

  Læreren tvang de nye regler igennem under mødet, så alle ville huske dem.

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  ram down

  to push or force something down with a lot of strength or pressure, making it tight or packed

  at presse eller tvinge noget ned med stor styrke eller tryk, så det bliver stramt eller pakket

  The gardener tried to ram down the soil around the young tree to make it firm.

  Gartneren forsøgte at presse jorden ned omkring det unge træ for at gøre det fast.

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  ramble on

  to talk for a long time in a disorganized or boring way, often without getting to the point, especially about someone or something.

  At tale længe på en usammenhængende eller kedelig måde, ofte uden at komme til sagen, især om nogen eller noget.

  Laura often rambles on about how great she is at everything.

  Laura plejer ofte at snakke løs om, hvor god hun er til alting.

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  ramp up

  To gradually increase the amount, speed, or strength of something, especially in business or production.

  At øge mængden, hastigheden eller styrken af noget gradvist, især inden for forretning eller produktion.

  The company decided to ramp up production to meet the growing demand.

  Virksomheden besluttede at optrappe produktionen for at imødekomme den stigende efterspørgsel.

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  range in

  To automatically focus on or aim at a specific target, especially by using technology or navigation systems.

  At automatisk fokusere på eller sigte mod et specifikt mål, især ved hjælp af teknologi eller navigationssystemer.

  When the GPS ranged in on our current location, we realized it was putting us in the wrong place.

  Da GPS'en fokuserede ind på vores nuværende placering, indså vi, at den placerede os det forkerte sted.

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  ratchet down

  to gradually reduce the level or amount of something

  gradvist at reducere niveauet eller mængden af noget

  The company decided to ratchet down its spending to save money.

  Virksomheden besluttede at skrue ned for sine udgifter for at spare penge.

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  ration out

  to give people a limited or fixed amount of something, especially so it lasts longer or everyone gets a share.

  At give folk en begrænset eller fast mængde af noget, især for at det skal række længere eller så alle får en andel.

  During a drought, the government had to ration out water to every household.

  Under tørken måtte regeringen rationere vand ud til hver husstand.

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  rattle off

  To say or list something quickly, without pausing or stopping, usually from memory.

  At sige eller remse noget op hurtigt, uden at stoppe, ofte fra hukommelsen.

  Desmond can rattle off all the capitals of Europe without thinking.

  Desmond kan ramse alle Europas hovedstæder op uden at tænke.

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  rattle on

  To keep talking for a long time in a way that is boring or not important, especially about something or someone.

  At blive ved med at snakke i lang tid på en kedelig eller uvæsentlig måde, især om noget eller nogen.

  Laura often rattles on about her weekend plans, even if nobody asks.

  Laura snakker løs om sine weekendplaner, selv om ingen spørger.

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  reach into

  to put your hand inside something, like a bag or a container, usually to get something out

  at stikke hånden ind i noget, som en taske eller beholder, typisk for at tage noget ud

  Aaron was caught reaching into the cookie jar before dinner.

  Aaron blev taget i at stikke hånden ned i kagedåsen før aftensmad.

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  reach out

  To contact someone, usually for help, support, or to offer help.

  At kontakte nogen, oftest for at få hjælp, støtte eller for selv at tilbyde hjælp.

  Joan was scared to reach out to her sister because she didn't want her parents to find out that she was in trouble.

  Joan var bange for at kontakte sin søster, fordi hun ikke ville have, at hendes forældre fandt ud af, at hun havde problemer.

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  reel off

  to say or list information, facts, or things quickly, usually from memory, and often without stopping or thinking much.

  At sige eller opliste information, fakta eller ting hurtigt, som regel fra hukommelsen og ofte uden at stoppe eller tænke meget over det.

  Desmond likes to reel off long passages of famous poetry.

  Desmond kan godt lide at remse lange passager fra berømt poesi op.

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  reel out

  to gradually let out something that is wound or rolled up, such as string, wire, or hose.

  Gradvist at rulle noget ud, som er oprullet eller opviklet, f.eks. snor, ledning eller haveslange.

  I reeled out my fishing line and waited for something to bite.

  Jeg rullede min fiskeline ud og ventede på at få bid.

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  regard to

  Used to introduce a topic or refer to something specific. It means 'about' or 'concerning' something.

  Bruges til at introducere et emne eller henvise til noget specifikt. Det betyder 'vedrørende' eller 'angående' noget.

  With regard to your request for a salary increase, I'm afraid the company is not able to do so at this time.

  Med hensyn til din anmodning om lønforhøjelse, må jeg desværre meddele, at firmaet ikke kan gøre det på nuværende tidspunkt.

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  rein in

  To control or limit someone or something; to stop them from becoming too extreme or out of control.

  At kontrollere eller begrænse nogen eller noget; at forhindre dem i at blive for ekstreme eller ude af kontrol.

  The teacher tried to rein in the noisy class so everyone could focus.

  Læreren forsøgte at tøjle den larmende klasse, så alle kunne fokusere.

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  rely on

  to depend on someone or something because you trust them or believe they will help or support you.

  At være afhængig af nogen eller noget, fordi du stoler på dem eller tror, at de vil hjælpe eller støtte dig.

  I need to find someone I can rely on.

  Jeg har brug for at finde nogen, jeg kan stole på.

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  renege on

  to not do what you promised or agreed to do; to break a promise or agreement

  ikke gøre det, man har lovet eller aftalt; bryde et løfte eller en aftale

  Sam reneged on his promise to take Natalie to Paris for the weekend.

  Sam brød sit løfte om at tage Natalie til Paris i weekenden.

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  rent out

  to let someone use your property or something you own for a period of time in exchange for money

  at lade nogen bruge din ejendom eller noget, du ejer, i en periode mod betaling

  Carly and Nathan decided to rent out their beach cottage during the summer.

  Carly og Nathan besluttede at leje deres strandhus ud om sommeren.

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  rest on

  to depend or be based on something.

  at afhænge af eller baseres på noget.

  Our success will rest on how hard we work.

  Vores succes vil afhænger af hvor hårdt vi arbejder.

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  rev up

  To make something go faster, become more active, or become more exciting.

  At få noget til at gå hurtigere, blive mere aktivt eller mere spændende.

  Business usually revs up for the hotel during the summer when more tourists come to the resort.

  Forretningen tager fart for hotellet om sommeren, når flere turister kommer til feriebyen.

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  revolve around

  to have someone or something as the main or most important focus or purpose; to be centered on something or someone.

  at have nogen eller noget som det vigtigste fokus eller formål; at være centreret om noget eller nogen.

  His whole life seems to revolve around his job.

  Hele hans liv ser ud til at dreje sig om sit arbejde.

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  rid of

  to remove or get free from someone or something you don't want.

  at fjerne eller slippe af med nogen eller noget, du ikke ønsker.

  Alison finally managed to rid herself of her nosy neighbors.

  Alison lykkedes endelig at slippe af med sine nysgerrige naboer.

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  ride away

  To leave a place by traveling on something like a bicycle, horse, or motorbike.

  At forlade et sted ved at rejse på noget som en cykel, hest eller motorcykel.

  Mikayla watched Erik ride away on his motorbike.

  Mikayla så Erik køre væk på sin motorcykel.

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  ride out

  To stay strong and get through a difficult or unpleasant situation until it ends.

  At forblive stærk og komme igennem en vanskelig eller ubehagelig situation, indtil den er forbi.

  We had to ride out the storm until help arrived.

  Vi var nødt til at ride stormen af indtil hjælpen ankom.

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  rig up

  to quickly put together or build something using whatever materials are available, usually for a short-term use.

  At hurtigt samle eller bygge noget med de tilgængelige materialer, oftest til midlertidigt brug.

  We had to rig up a shelter with some blankets and sticks during the storm.

  Vi måtte samle et shelter med nogle tæpper og pinde under stormen.

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  right on

  Used to show strong agreement with someone or to say that what they said is exactly right.

  Bruges til at vise stærk enighed med nogen eller for at sige, at det, de sagde, er helt rigtigt.

  Someone in the crowd yelled, 'Right on!' after the woman spoke about equality.

  En i mængden råbte: 'Nemlig!', efter kvinden talte om lighed.

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  ring out

  to make a loud, clear sound that can be easily heard, especially suddenly or in a quiet place.

  At lave en høj, klar lyd, der let kan høres, især pludseligt eller på et stille sted.

  The church bells rang out across the city on New Year's Eve.

  Kirkeklokkerne ringede ud over hele byen nytårsaften.

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  ring up

  to enter the price of goods and record a sale on a cash register, usually in a store

  at indtaste prisen på varer og registrere et salg på en kasseapparat, typisk i en butik

  Could you please ring up these groceries for me?

  Kan du venligst slå ind disse dagligvarer for mig?

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  rinse off

  To quickly wash someone or something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or another substance.

  At skylle nogen eller noget hurtigt med rent vand for at fjerne sæbe, snavs eller et andet stof.

  Rinse off the dishes and put them away.

  Skyl tallerkenerne af og stil dem væk.

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  rip off

  to charge someone too much money or cheat them, especially by selling something at a very high price

  at tage alt for mange penge for noget eller snyde nogen, især ved at sælge noget til en meget høj pris.

  The taxi driver tried to rip off the tourists by charging double the normal fare.

  Taxachaufføren forsøgte at snyde turisterne ved at tage dobbelt takst.

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  rip up

  To tear something into small pieces, usually with your hands.

  At rive noget i små stykker, typisk med hænderne.

  Shauna ripped up the bills after she had paid them.

  Shauna rev regningerne i stykker, efter hun havde betalt dem.

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  rise up

  to fight back or take action against people in power, usually to protest or change something unfair

  at kæmpe imod eller tage handling mod magthavere, ofte for at protestere eller ændre noget uretfærdigt

  The people of France rose up against the aristocracy.

  Folkene i Frankrig rejste sig mod aristokratiet.

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  roar off

  to leave a place very quickly and noisily, usually in a vehicle.

  At forlade et sted meget hurtigt og larmende, som regel i et køretøj.

  The car roared off with screeching tires.

  Bilen brølede afsted med hvinende dæk.

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  roll in

  To arrive in large numbers or amounts, often continuously or unexpectedly.

  At ankomme i stort antal eller store mængder, ofte kontinuerligt eller uventet.

  As soon as the sale started, the orders began to roll in.

  Så snart udsalget startede, begyndte ordrerne at vælte ind.

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  roll off

  To say or repeat something quickly and easily from memory, often without much effort.

  At sige eller gentage noget hurtigt og let fra hukommelsen, ofte uden større anstrengelse.

  Desmond likes to roll off long passages of Chaucer's stories.

  Desmond kan godt lide at rulle lange passager af Chaucers historier af tungen.

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  roll out

  to make something flat by unrolling it, or to make something available for the first time, like a product or service.

  At gøre noget fladt ved at rulle det ud, eller at gøre noget tilgængeligt for første gang, som et produkt eller en tjeneste.

  They rolled out the new software to all their employees.

  De rullede den nye software ud til alle deres medarbejdere.

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  roll over

  to delay or move a payment, contract, or debt to a later date.

  At udskyde eller flytte en betaling, kontrakt eller gæld til en senere dato.

  If you can't pay now, we can roll over the payment to next month.

  Hvis du ikke kan betale nu, kan vi skubbe betalingen til næste måned.

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  roll up

  To fold or turn something over and over to make it into the shape of a tube or bundle.

  At folde eller rulle noget gentagne gange for at forme det som et rør eller en bylt.

  Roll up your sleeves before you start washing the dishes.

  Rul ærmerne op før du begynder at vaske op.

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  rope in

  To persuade or trick someone into taking part in something, especially when they didn't really want to.

  At overtale eller narre nogen til at deltage i noget, især når de egentlig ikke havde lyst.

  I got roped into chaperoning the school dance again.

  Jeg blev igen lokket med til at være vagt ved skoleballet.

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  rope off

  to close or block an area using a rope, so that people cannot enter it

  at afspærre eller lukke et område med et reb, så folk ikke kan komme ind

  The scene of the accident was roped off by the police.

  Ulykkesstedet blev afspærret med reb af politiet.

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  rough up

  to hurt someone by hitting or using violence, often to scare or threaten them.

  At skade nogen ved at slå eller bruge vold, ofte for at skræmme eller true dem.

  The gang tried to rough up the man to steal his wallet.

  Banden forsøgte at banke manden for at stjæle hans pung.

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  round down

  To make a number or amount lower by changing it to the nearest whole number less than or equal to it.

  At gøre et tal eller beløb mindre ved at ændre det til det nærmeste hele tal, der er mindre end eller lig med det.

  If your bill is $19.75, you can round it down to $19.

  Hvis din regning er 19,75 dollars, kan du runde ned til 19 dollars.

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  round off

  To change a number to the nearest whole number, often to make it simpler or easier to use.

  At ændre et tal til det nærmeste hele tal, ofte for at gøre det lettere eller mere brugervenligt.

  3.78 should be rounded off to 4.

  3,78 skal afrundes til 4.

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  round off

  to finish something in a satisfying or suitable way; to complete something nicely

  at afslutte noget på en tilfredsstillende eller passende måde; at afslutte noget pænt

  The piano recital really rounded off the evening.

  Klaverrecitalen afsluttede virkelig aftenen.

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  round out

  To make something complete or finished by adding one last thing.

  At gøre noget komplet eller afsluttet ved at tilføje den sidste ting.

  Let's round out the meal with dessert.

  Lad os runde måltidet af med dessert.

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  round up

  to gather people or things together in one place

  at samle folk eller ting sammen ét sted

  We need to round up everyone before the meeting starts.

  Vi skal samle alle inden mødet starter.

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  rout out

  to force someone or something to leave a place, usually by searching for them or making them go out

  at tvinge nogen eller noget til at forlade et sted, ofte ved at lede efter dem eller få dem ud

  The police managed to rout out the criminals hiding in the abandoned building.

  Politiet formåede at få routet forbryderne ud fra det forladte bygning.

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  rub down

  to gently massage or clean something by rubbing it, usually to help someone relax or to clean the surface of something

  at massere eller rense noget forsigtigt ved at gnide det, ofte for at hjælpe nogen med at slappe af eller for at rense en overflade

  After his workout, he asked his friend to rub down his back to help him relax.

  Efter træningen bad han sin ven om at gnide hans ryg ned for at hjælpe ham med at slappe af.

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  rub off

  To remove something from a surface by rubbing it with your hand or a cloth.

  At fjerne noget fra en overflade ved at gnide med hånden eller en klud.

  Could you help me rub off the marker from the whiteboard?

  Kan du hjælpe mig med at gnide tuschen af whiteboardet?

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  rub out

  to remove marks, writing, or drawings from a surface by rubbing it with your hand, an eraser, or something similar.

  at fjerne mærker, skrift eller tegninger fra en overflade ved at gnide med din hånd, et viskelæder eller lignende.

  Please rub out the pencil marks after you finish drawing.

  Vær venlig at viske ud blyantsmærkerne, når du er færdig med at tegne.

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  rule out

  To decide that something is not possible or not suitable, or to reject an option or person from consideration.

  At beslutte at noget ikke er muligt eller passende, eller at udelukke en mulighed eller person fra overvejelse.

  The doctor ruled out the possibility of an infection after the test results came back.

  Lægen udelukkede muligheden for en infektion, efter testresultaterne kom tilbage.

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  run across

  to find or meet someone or something by chance.

  At finde eller møde nogen eller noget ved et tilfælde.

  I ran across an old friend at the supermarket yesterday.

  Jeg stødte på en gammel ven i supermarkedet i går.

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  run around

  to be very busy, moving from one place to another to do many tasks

  at være meget travl, bevæge sig fra sted til sted for at ordne mange ting

  Marianne seems to be running around a lot lately.

  Marianne ser ud til at fare rundt en hel del for tiden.

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  run away

  to leave a place or person suddenly, especially to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation.

  At forlade et sted eller en person pludseligt, især for at slippe væk fra en vanskelig eller farlig situation.

  Mark decided to run away from home because things were too hard for him.

  Mark besluttede at stikke af hjemmefra, fordi tingene var for svære for ham.

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  run down

  to use something until there is nothing left or until it stops working

  at bruge noget, indtil der ikke er mere tilbage, eller det holder op med at virke

  Wait until your phone's battery is completely run down before charging it again.

  Vent, indtil telefonens batteri er helt afladet, før du oplader det igen.

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  run down

  To hit and injure someone with a vehicle, usually while they are walking or cycling.

  At ramme og skade nogen med et køretøj, som regel mens de går eller cykler.

  The taxi driver didn't mean to run down the pedestrian.

  Taxachaufføren mente ikke at køre ned fodgængeren.

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  run down

  To feel very tired, weak, or exhausted, often because you have been working too much or not taking care of yourself.

  At føle sig meget træt, svag eller udmattet, ofte fordi man har arbejdet for meget eller ikke passet på sig selv.

  Sarah's been working too hard lately and is feeling run down.

  Sarah har arbejdet alt for meget på det sidste og føler sig slidt ned.

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  run for

  If a performance, event, or show runs for a certain period, it means it is available or continues happening for that amount of time.

  Hvis en forestilling, begivenhed eller et show kører i en vis periode, betyder det, at det er tilgængeligt eller fortsætter i det tidsrum.

  The musical ran for six months.

  Musicalen kørte i seks måneder.

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  run into

  to reach or experience a large amount of something, usually a problem or a high cost

  at opleve eller støde på en stor mængde af noget, ofte et problem eller en høj udgift

  The construction is now running into billions of dollars.

  Byggeriet løber op i milliarder af dollars nu.

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  run off

  to flow or drain away from a surface, especially liquids like water.

  At flyde eller løbe væk fra en overflade, især væsker som vand.

  Water ran off the roof after the heavy rain.

  Vandet løb af taget efter det kraftige regnvejr.

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  run off

  to quickly print or make a copy of something using a machine like a printer or copier

  at hurtigt udskrive eller kopiere noget ved hjælp af en maskine som en printer eller kopimaskine

  Please run off 400 copies of this document.

  Vil du printe 400 kopier af dette dokument?

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  run off

  To secretly leave with someone, usually a romantic partner, often to get married or start a new life together.

  At forlade i hemmelighed med nogen, oftest en romantisk partner, ofte for at blive gift eller starte et nyt liv sammen.

  Caitlin and Andrew have run off together to get married.

  Caitlin og Andrew er stukket af sammen for at blive gift.

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  run off

  To make someone or something leave a place, usually by chasing them away.

  At få nogen eller noget til at forlade et sted, som regel ved at jage dem væk.

  The mob was run off by the police.

  Mængden blev jaget væk af politiet.

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  run on

  To keep talking for a long time, usually in a boring or annoying way, especially without stopping or getting to the point.

  At blive ved med at tale i lang tid, ofte på en kedelig eller irriterende måde, især uden at stoppe eller komme til pointen.

  Laura often runs on about how great she is at everything.

  Laura snakker ofte løs om, hvor god hun er til alt.

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  run on

  to continue for a longer time than expected or to keep going without stopping.

  At fortsætte længere end forventet eller at fortsætte uden stop.

  The lecture seemed to run on forever.

  Foredraget syntes at vare ved for evigt.

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  run out

  to finish all of something so that none is left.

  At bruge alt af noget, så der ikke er mere tilbage.

  We need to buy more milk before we run out of it.

  Vi er nødt til at købe mere mælk, før vi løber tør for det.

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  run over

  To hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over it.

  At ramme nogen eller noget med et køretøj og køre henover dem/det.

  The taxi driver didn't mean to run over the pedestrian.

  Taxachaufføren mente ikke at køre fodgængeren ned.

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  run over

  to spill out or flow over the edge of something because there is too much of it.

  at flyde ud eller løbe over kanten på noget, fordi der er for meget af det.

  Be careful, or the milk will run over the top of the pot.

  Vær forsigtig, ellers vil mælken løbe over kanten af gryden.

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  run through

  to use up or spend something, such as money or resources, very quickly

  at bruge eller forbruge noget, såsom penge eller ressourcer, meget hurtigt

  The accountant was worried that the company had run through half its annual budget by June.

  Bogholderen var bekymret for, at virksomheden havde brugt halvdelen af det årlige budget allerede i juni.

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  run up

  to cause a debt, bill, or cost to increase quickly, usually by spending a lot of money (especially on credit or bills)

  at få en gæld, regning eller udgift til hurtigt at vokse, typisk ved at bruge mange penge (især på kredit eller regninger)

  Ashley has been running up her credit card bills and now owes a lot of money.

  Ashley har opbygget gæld på hendes kreditkort og skylder nu mange penge.

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  rush along

  To move quickly from one place to another because you are in a hurry.

  At bevæge sig hurtigt fra et sted til et andet, fordi du har travlt.

  He rushed along the path to meet his date on time.

  Han hastede langs stien for at møde sin date til tiden.

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  sail through

  To complete something, like a test or process, very easily and successfully, with little difficulty.

  At gennemføre noget, som en test eller proces, meget nemt og succesfuldt med få vanskeligheder.

  She sailed through her job interview and got the position.

  Hun kom let igennem jobsamtalen og fik stillingen.

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  save up

  to keep money over time so you can buy something in the future

  at spare penge over tid, så du kan købe noget i fremtiden

  I'm saving up as much as possible while I still have a job.

  Jeg sparer op så meget som muligt, mens jeg stadig har et job.

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  scale down

  To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.

  At reducere størrelsen, mængden eller omfanget af noget.

  Due to budget cuts, the company had to scale down its operations.

  På grund af budgetnedskæringer måtte virksomheden skære ned på driften.

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  scale up

  to make something bigger or increase it in size, amount, or importance, especially in a planned way

  at gøre noget større eller øge det i størrelse, mængde eller vigtighed, især på en planlagt måde

  The company plans to scale up production to meet higher demand.

  Virksomheden planlægger at skalere op produktionen for at imødekomme større efterspørgsel.

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  scare away

  To make someone or something go away by making them feel afraid.

  At få nogen eller noget til at gå væk ved at gøre dem bange.

  The cat scared away the birds.

  Katten skræmte fuglene væk.

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  scoop out

  To remove something from inside a container or place using a spoon or similar tool.

  At fjerne noget fra en beholder eller et sted med en ske eller lignende redskab.

  We had to scoop the water out of the boat.

  Vi var nødt til at øse vandet op af båden.

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  scoop up

  To quickly pick up or gather something, usually with your hands or a tool.

  At hurtigt samle noget op, normalt med hænderne eller et redskab.

  Scoop up the coins and take them to the bank.

  Saml mønterne op og tag dem med til banken.

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  scrape by

  to manage to get by or survive with just enough, often with difficulty; to have barely enough money, resources, or success to get through a situation

  at klare sig med nød og næppe med lige nok, ofte med besvær; at have knap nok penge, ressourcer eller succes til at komme gennem en situation

  We're scraping by from month to month, just managing to pay our bills.

  Vi klarer os lige fra måned til måned og kan kun lige betale vores regninger.

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  scratch out

  To remove something, like a word or name, by drawing a line through it.

  At fjerne noget, fx et ord eller navn, ved at sætte en streg henover.

  I scratched her phone number out because it was incorrect.

  Jeg streget hendes telefonnummer over, fordi det var forkert.

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  screen off

  To separate someone or something from an area by using a screen or a divider, so they are hidden or blocked from view.

  At afskærme nogen eller noget fra et område ved hjælp af en skærm eller en adskiller, så de er skjult eller blokeret for udsyn.

  We're planning to screen off part of this room to create a private workspace.

  Vi planlægger at skærme en del af dette rum af for at skabe et privat arbejdsområde.

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  screw up

  To make a mistake or do something badly, causing a problem or failure.

  At begå en fejl eller gøre noget dårligt, hvilket forårsager et problem eller en fiasko.

  Don't screw up the interview today.

  Du må ikke kludre i samtalen i dag.

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  scrunch up

  to squeeze or crush something into a smaller, often wrinkled or messy shape

  at klemme eller krølle noget sammen til en mindre, ofte krøllet eller rodet form

  She scrunched up the letter and threw it in the bin.

  Hun krøllede brevet sammen og smed det i skraldespanden.

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  seal off

  to block or close an area or object so that nothing can enter or leave

  at blokere eller lukke et område eller objekt, så intet kan komme ind eller ud

  The police sealed off the street after the accident.

  Politiet afspærrede gaden efter ulykken.

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  see through

  to realize that someone is lying or not being sincere

  at indse at nogen lyver eller ikke er oprigtig

  Everyone saw through your disguise in the shop.

  Alle gjennemså din forklædning i butikken.

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  see through

  to finish something you have started, even when it is difficult or takes a long time.

  At færdiggøre noget, du er begyndt på, selv når det er svært eller tager lang tid.

  I'm determined to see this project through.

  Jeg er fast besluttet på at føre dette projekt igennem.

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  see through

  to help or support someone during a difficult time, often by giving them money or encouragement, until the problem is over

  at hjælpe eller støtte nogen i en svær tid, ofte ved at give dem penge eller opmuntring, indtil problemet er ovre

  I'll see you through the next two months until you find work.

  Jeg skal nok hjælpe dig igennem de næste to måneder, indtil du finder arbejde.

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  seek out

  to look carefully for someone or something, especially when it is hard to find.

  At lede grundigt efter nogen eller noget, især når det er svært at finde.

  She decided to seek out new opportunities after graduating.

  Hun besluttede at opsøge nye muligheder efter endt uddannelse.

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  sell off

  To quickly sell something, usually at a low price, because it is no longer needed or you want to get rid of it.

  At sælge noget hurtigt, ofte til en lav pris, fordi man ikke længere har brug for det eller vil af med det.

  Mackenzie is selling off some of her household items that she no longer needs.

  Mackenzie er i gang med at sælge ud af nogle af sine husholdningsartikler, hun ikke længere har brug for.

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  sell out

  To sell all of something so that there is none left.

  At sælge alt af noget, så der ikke er noget tilbage.

  The author's new novel sold out within an hour of its release.

  Forfatterens nye roman blev udsolgt inden for en time efter udgivelsen.

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  sell out

  To betray someone or give up your values, usually for personal gain, such as money or approval.

  At forråde nogen eller give op på dine værdier, normalt for personlig gevinst som penge eller accept.

  You completely sold me out to the police.

  Du slog mig helt til politiet.

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  sell up

  to sell all your possessions, property, or business, often because you are moving or starting a new life elsewhere.

  At sælge alle dine ejendele, ejendom eller forretning, ofte fordi du flytter eller starter et nyt liv et andet sted.

  Shawn is selling up his house and moving to Canada.

  Shawn er ved at sælge alt i sit hus og flytte til Canada.

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  send around

  to share something with a group of people, usually by physically giving it to each person or by sending it to each member of a group

  at dele noget med en gruppe mennesker, typisk ved at give det fysisk til hver person eller sende det til hvert medlem af gruppen

  Please send the notes around to everyone before the meeting.

  Venligst send rundt noterne til alle før mødet.

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  send for

  to ask someone to come to help or do something, usually by sending a message or making a request

  at bede nogen komme for at hjælpe eller gøre noget, normalt ved at sende en besked eller anmodning

  Send for the police. They can deal with this.

  Tilkald politiet. De kan håndtere det.

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  send in

  to submit something, like a form, assignment, or application, by post or online for someone to review or process

  at indsende noget, som en formular, opgave eller ansøgning, pr. post eller online for at nogen kan gennemgå eller behandle det

  I will send in my application on Monday.

  Jeg vil indsende min ansøgning på mandag.

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  send on

  to forward something, like a message, letter, or parcel, to another person or place

  at videresende noget, som en besked, et brev eller en pakke, til en anden person eller sted

  Please send my mail on to my new address when it arrives.

  Venligst send min post videre til min nye adresse, når den ankommer.

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  send out

  to give or deliver something, like messages, invitations, or information, to many people at once.

  At give eller levere noget, som beskeder, invitationer eller information, til mange mennesker på én gang.

  The director told his secretary to send out a company memo immediately.

  Direktøren bad sin sekretær om at sende et notat ud med det samme.

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  set about

  to attack someone physically or verbally

  at angribe nogen fysisk eller verbalt

  A group of men set about the stranger on the street.

  En gruppe mænd gik løs på den fremmede på gaden.

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  set about

  to start doing something, especially something that takes effort or planning

  at begynde på noget, især noget der kræver indsats eller planlægning

  After breakfast, she set about cleaning the kitchen.

  Efter morgenmaden gik hun i gang med at gøre køkkenet rent.

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  set down

  To write something, usually to record information or ideas so you don’t forget them.

  At skrive noget ned, sædvanligvis for at optage oplysninger eller idéer, så du ikke glemmer dem.

  Please set your ideas down on paper before the meeting.

  Venligst skriv dine idéer ned på papir før mødet.

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  set down

  to put something you are holding onto a surface; to place something down carefully

  at lægge noget, du holder, på en overflade; at placere noget forsigtigt

  Where should I set down this box of books?

  Hvor skal jeg sætte denne kasse med bøger ned?

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  set off

  to start a journey or leave for a place.

  at starte en rejse eller tage afsted til et sted.

  We set off on vacation in the early hours of the morning.

  Vi drog af sted på ferie tidligt om morgenen.

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  set off

  to cause something to happen or begin, especially suddenly

  at få noget til at ske eller begynde, især pludseligt

  The announcement of a sale set off a rush of customers to the store.

  Udsalgsannoncen satte gang i en strøm af kunder til butikken.

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  set out

  to arrange or display things in an organized way, often so they can be seen or used easily

  At arrangere eller vise ting på en organiseret måde, ofte så de nemt kan ses eller bruges

  She set out the plates on the table before dinner.

  Hun lagde tallerkenerne frem på bordet før aftensmad.

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  set up

  to arrange, organize, or prepare something, such as an event, a piece of equipment, or a business

  at arrangere, organisere eller forberede noget, såsom en begivenhed, et stykke udstyr eller en virksomhed

  Please set up a meeting with my lawyer.

  Vær venlig at arrangere et møde med min advokat.

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  set up

  to give someone the money or resources they need to live comfortably

  at give nogen de penge eller ressourcer, de har brug for til at leve komfortabelt

  After winning the lottery, she was set up for life.

  Efter at have vundet i lotto var hun sikret for livet.

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  set up

  to make someone appear guilty by tricking them, especially so they get in trouble or are blamed for something they didn't do

  At få nogen til at fremstå skyldige ved at narre dem, især så de får problemer eller får skylden for noget, de ikke har gjort.

  He claimed the police set him up and he was innocent.

  Han påstod, at politiet satte ham op, og at han var uskyldig.

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  settle down

  To become calm and quiet, or to help someone or something become calm and quiet.

  At blive rolig og stille, eller at hjælpe nogen eller noget med at blive rolig og stille.

  After the excitement, it took a while for the children to settle down.

  Efter spændingen tog det lidt tid for børnene at falde til ro.

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  settle on

  To finally choose or decide on something after considering different options.

  At vælge eller beslutte sig endeligt for noget efter at have overvejet forskellige muligheder.

  We settled on the name 'Alice' after a lot of discussion.

  Efter mange diskussioner valgte vi navnet 'Alice'.

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  shack up

  to live together with someone as a couple, usually without being married

  at bo sammen med nogen som et par, ofte uden at være gift

  Roxanne and Wayne have shacked up together.

  Roxanne og Wayne er flyttet sammen.

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  shake off

  To get rid of someone or something that is bothering you or holding you back.

  At slippe af med nogen eller noget, der generer dig eller holder dig tilbage.

  Elizabeth has finally shaken off her flu.

  Elizabeth har endelig sluppet af med sin influenza.

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  shake up

  to move something quickly up and down or side to side so that the contents mix together well

  at bevæge noget hurtigt op og ned eller fra side til side, så indholdet blandes godt

  Henry shakes up his protein mix before drinking it.

  Henry ryster sin proteinblanding før han drikker den.

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  shake up

  to make big or important changes in an organization, company, or process to improve how things work or to create new energy

  at foretage store eller vigtige ændringer i en organisation, virksomhed eller proces for at forbedre funktionaliteten eller skabe ny energi

  The board of directors has decided to shake up the company to improve its performance.

  Bestyrelsen har besluttet at ryste op i virksomheden for at forbedre dens performance.

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  shake up

  To suddenly surprise or shock someone, making them feel upset, worried, or disturbed.

  At overraske eller chokere nogen pludseligt, så de bliver kede af det, bekymrede eller forstyrrede.

  The news of Mary's grandmother's death really shook her up.

  Nyheden om Marys bedstemors død rystede hende virkelig.

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  shape up

  to improve or develop in a good way; to progress well.

  At forbedre eller udvikle sig på en god måde; at gå godt fremad.

  The project is really shaping up after all the changes.

  Projektet former sig virkelig godt efter alle ændringerne.

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  shine at

  To do something very well or be very good at a particular activity.

  At gøre noget rigtig godt eller være virkelig dygtig til en bestemt aktivitet.

  Meredith really shines at swimming.

  Meredith udmærker sig i svømning.

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  shoot down

  To fire a weapon at something, like an aircraft, so that it falls to the ground; often used when talking about military situations.

  At skyde med et våben mod noget, f.eks. et fly, så det falder ned; bruges ofte i militære situationer.

  The enemy forces tried to shoot down the fighter jet.

  Fjendens styrker forsøgte at skyde jagerflyet ned.

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  shoot for

  To try to achieve or reach a specific goal or result.

  At forsøge at opnå eller nå et specifikt mål eller resultat.

  Which university are you shooting for?

  Hvilket universitet sigter du efter?

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  shoot up

  to rise or increase very quickly in a short time

  At stige eller øges meget hurtigt på kort tid.

  The cost of living seems to be shooting up.

  Leveomkostningerne ser ud til at skyde i vejret.

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  shoulder into

  to push your way into a place or group using your shoulders, usually to get past people or into a crowded area

  at bane sig vej ind et sted eller ind i en gruppe ved at bruge skuldrene, ofte for at komme forbi folk eller ind i et tæt pakket område

  The women around me really know how to shoulder their way into a crowd.

  Kvinderne omkring mig ved virkelig, hvordan man skuldrer sig ind i en folkemængde.

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  shout out

  to say something loudly, often so everyone can hear

  at sige noget højt, ofte så alle kan høre

  There's no need to shout your answers out, Barry.

  Der er ingen grund til at råbe dine svar ud, Barry.

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  shovel in

  To quickly put a lot of something, especially food, into your mouth or another place without much care.

  At hurtigt fylde meget, især mad, i munden eller et andet sted uden megen omtanke.

  The attorneys didn't have much time for lunch, so they had to shovel their food in quickly.

  Advokaterne havde ikke meget tid til frokost, så de måtte skovle deres mad ind hurtigt.

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  show off

  to try to get people's attention by displaying something or by behaving in a way that makes others notice you, usually because you are proud of it.

  At prøve at få folks opmærksomhed ved at vise noget frem eller opføre sig på en måde, så andre lægger mærke til en, typisk fordi man er stolt af det.

  Randy likes to show his fancy television off when guests come over.

  Randy kan godt lide at vise sit smarte fjernsyn frem, når der er gæster.

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  show up

  to arrive at a place where you are expected, especially for an event, appointment, or meeting.

  At ankomme til et sted, hvor man forventes, især til en begivenhed, aftale eller møde.

  Only one person showed up at the meeting.

  Kun én person dukkede op til mødet.

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  show up

  to make someone seem less skilled, less important, or worse by comparison, often in front of others

  at få nogen til at se mindre dygtig, mindre vigtig eller dårligere ud i sammenligning, ofte foran andre

  My sister always used to show me up with her better school grades.

  Min søster plejede altid at få mig til at se dårlig ud med sine bedre karakterer.

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  show up

  to become visible or easy to notice, especially when something was hidden or difficult to see before

  at blive synlig eller let at bemærke, især når noget tidligere var skjult eller svært at se

  The stain started to show up after a few minutes.

  Pletterne begyndte at dukke op efter et par minutter.

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  shrink from

  to avoid doing something because it is unpleasant or difficult, often by hesitating or pulling back.

  At undgå at gøre noget, fordi det er ubehageligt eller svært, ofte ved at tøve eller trække sig tilbage.

  She's been shrinking from social events for a few months.

  Hun har trukket sig fra sociale arrangementer i nogle måneder.

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  shrivel up

  To become dry, smaller, and wrinkled, usually because of losing water.

  At blive tør, mindre og rynket, ofte fordi det mister vand.

  The flowers are shriveling up in the oppressive sun.

  Blomsterne skrumper ind i den trykkende sol.

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  shrug off

  To ignore something or someone because you think it or they are not important.

  At ignorere noget eller nogen, fordi du ikke synes, det eller de er vigtige.

  He just shrugged off the criticism and continued with his plan.

  Han rystede kritikken af sig og fortsatte med sin plan.

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  shut away

  To keep someone in a place where they cannot leave, often for a long time, usually because of punishment or to protect them or others.

  At holde nogen et sted, hvor de ikke kan forlade, ofte i lang tid, som regel som straf eller for at beskytte dem eller andre.

  Anne Boleyn was shut away in the Tower of London.

  Anne Boleyn blev lukket inde i Tower of London.

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  shut down

  to turn something off or stop it from working, usually a machine, computer, or business.

  At slukke eller stoppe noget fra at virke, typisk en maskine, computer eller virksomhed.

  Please remember to shut down your laptop before you leave.

  Husk venligst at slukke din bærbare computer, inden du går.

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  shut in

  to keep someone or something inside a place and not let them leave, usually by closing a door or barrier.

  At holde nogen eller noget inde et sted og ikke lade dem gå ud, normalt ved at lukke en dør eller barriere.

  The protestors were shut in by the police.

  Demonstranterne blev lukket inde af politiet.

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  shut off

  to turn something off so it stops working or flowing, like water, electricity, or a machine.

  At slukke eller lukke noget, så det stopper med at virke eller flyde, som vand, elektricitet eller en maskine.

  Don't forget to shut off the water.

  Glem ikke at lukke for vandet.

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  shut off

  To stop someone or something from being connected to or involved with others; to isolate or cut off from contact.

  At forhindre nogen eller noget i at være forbundet med eller involveret med andre; at isolere eller afskære fra kontakt.

  Suzanne felt very shut off from the town because they lived in the countryside.

  Suzanne følte sig meget afskåret fra byen, fordi de boede på landet.

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  shut out

  To not let someone or something be involved or enter a place, group, or activity.

  At forhindre nogen eller noget i at blive involveret eller få adgang til et sted, en gruppe eller aktivitet.

  We were shut out of the concert because there were no more tickets.

  Vi blev lukket ude af koncerten, fordi der ikke var flere billetter.

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  shut up

  To stop talking or to make someone or something stop talking or making noise.

  At holde op med at tale eller få nogen/noget til at holde op med at larme.

  Can you please shut up? I'm trying to concentrate.

  Kan du godt holde kæft? Jeg prøver at koncentrere mig.

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  shy away from

  to avoid someone or something, especially because you feel nervous, unsure, or not confident.

  At undgå nogen eller noget, især fordi man føler sig nervøs, usikker eller mangler selvtillid.

  Marcella tends to shy away from public speaking because she gets nervous.

  Marcella har en tendens til at trække sig væk fra at tale offentligt, fordi hun bliver nervøs.

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  sidle up

  to approach someone quietly or slowly, often so that you are not noticed right away

  at nærme sig nogen stille eller langsomt, ofte for ikke at blive bemærket med det samme

  She sidled up to Charles at the party and started talking to him.

  Hun listede sig hen til Charles til festen og begyndte at tale med ham.

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  sign away

  to give up your rights, property, or ownership of something by signing a legal document.

  At opgive dine rettigheder, ejendom eller ejerskab ved at underskrive et juridisk dokument.

  He signed away his house when he couldn't pay his debts.

  Han skrev under på at afgive sit hus, da han ikke kunne betale sine gælder.

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  sign in

  to write your name or information to show you have arrived at a place, such as a hotel, office, or event. Synonym: 'check in'

  At skrive dit navn eller oplysninger for at vise, at du er ankommet til et sted, f.eks. et hotel, kontor eller arrangement. Synonym: 'tjekke ind'

  We finally signed in at our hotel at 2am.

  Vi tjekkede ind på vores hotel klokken 2 om natten.

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  sign on

  to officially agree to become part of a team, group, or activity, usually by signing a form or contract.

  At officielt acceptere at blive en del af et team, gruppe eller aktivitet, ofte ved at underskrive en formular eller kontrakt.

  Sandra signed on to work at the charity run.

  Sandra skrev under for at arbejde ved velgørenhedsløbet.

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  sign over

  To officially give ownership or legal rights of something, like property or a business, to someone else by signing documents.

  At give ejerskab eller juridiske rettigheder til noget, fx ejendom eller virksomhed, officielt til en anden ved at underskrive dokumenter.

  I've signed over my car to you.

  Jeg har overdraget min bil til dig.

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  sign up

  to officially put your name on a list to join or participate in something, such as a course, event, or membership.

  At skrive sig officielt op på en liste for at deltage i noget, såsom et kursus, en begivenhed eller et medlemskab.

  I want to sign up for dance lessons.

  Jeg vil gerne tilmelde mig dansetimer.

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  sing along

  to sing at the same time as music or with another person, usually matching the words and tune.

  At synge samtidig med musik eller med en anden person, typisk så teksten og melodien matcher.

  Feel free to sing along if you know the words.

  Du må gerne synge med, hvis du kender ordene.

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  single out

  to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention, often in a way that is different from others

  at vælge én person eller ting fra en gruppe til særlig opmærksomhed, ofte på en måde der adskiller sig fra andre

  Giselle felt that she was being singled out because she was the only woman in the office.

  Giselle følte, at hun blev udvalgt, fordi hun var den eneste kvinde på kontoret.

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  sink in

  If an idea or information sinks in, it means you start to really understand or realize it.

  Hvis en idé eller information går op for dig, betyder det, at du begynder virkelig at forstå eller indse det.

  It took a few moments for the news to sink in.

  Det tog et par øjeblikke, før nyheden gik op for ham.

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  siphon off

  To take something, usually liquid or money, away from one place or use, often in a secret or dishonest way.

  At tage noget, typisk væske eller penge, væk fra et sted eller brug, ofte på en hemmelig eller uærlig måde.

  They discovered that someone had been siphoning off money from the company account.

  De opdagede, at nogen havde sneet penge væk fra virksomhedens konto.

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  sit by

  to watch something happen without trying to stop it; to not take action when you could help or change the situation.

  At se noget ske uden at forsøge at stoppe det; ikke at handle, når du kunne hjælpe eller ændre situationen.

  I can't just sit by and do nothing while he shouts at me.

  Jeg kan ikke bare sidde og se til, mens han råber af mig.

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  sit down

  to move from a standing position to a sitting position, usually on a chair or another surface

  at bevæge sig fra at stå op til at sidde ned, typisk på en stol eller en anden overflade

  Please sit down and wait for your turn.

  Venligst sæt dig ned og vent på din tur.

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  sit in

  to attend a meeting, class, or event as an observer or guest, not as a main participant

  at deltage i et møde, en klasse eller en begivenhed som observatør eller gæst, ikke som hoveddeltager

  I'll be sitting in on your workshop today to observe your training methods.

  Jeg vil sidde med på din workshop i dag for at observere dine træningsmetoder.

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  sit out

  To not take part in an activity or event, usually so you can rest or watch instead.

  Ikke deltage i en aktivitet eller begivenhed, typisk for at hvile eller se på.

  I think I'm going to sit this game out.

  Jeg tror, jeg vil sidde over denne kamp.

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  sit up

  to move from lying down to a sitting position, or to straighten your back and sit with good posture

  At bevæge sig fra at ligge til at sidde op, eller at rette ryggen og sidde med god holdning.

  John sat up quickly when his alarm went off.

  John satte sig op hurtigt, da hans alarm gik i gang.

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  size up

  To carefully look at a person or situation in order to understand or judge them.

  At se nøje på en person eller situation for at forstå eller vurdere dem.

  The lawyer sized the jury up before presenting his argument.

  Advokaten vurderede juryen grundigt før han fremlagde sin argumentation.

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  skate over

  To avoid talking about or dealing with something in detail, usually because it's difficult or uncomfortable.

  At undgå at tale om eller håndtere noget i detaljer, ofte fordi det er svært eller ubehageligt.

  The politician skated over the questions about his affair.

  Politikeren undgik spørgsmålene om sin affære.

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  skim off

  To remove something from the surface or top of a liquid, or to take a portion for yourself in a way that is not always honest.

  At fjerne noget fra overfladen eller toppen af en væske eller tage en portion til sig selv på en måde, der ikke altid er ærlig.

  The manager was caught skimming off money from the company's accounts.

  Lederen blev taget i at skumme penge af virksomhedens regnskaber.

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  skim over

  to quickly look through written information without reading every word, usually to get the general idea or find important points.

  At hurtigt gennemlæse skriftlig information uden at læse hvert ord, typisk for at få det overordnede indtryk eller finde vigtige punkter.

  I usually skim over the news headlines in the morning before going to work.

  Jeg plejer at skimme nyhedsoverskrifterne om morgenen, inden jeg tager på arbejde.

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  skim over

  to move quickly and smoothly just above or along the surface of something, without touching it much

  at bevæge sig hurtigt og glat lige over eller langs overfladen af noget, uden at røre meget ved det

  The boat skimmed over the waves.

  Båden gled hen over bølgerne.

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  skimp over

  To talk about or deal with something too quickly or not give it enough attention, often to avoid discussing it fully.

  At tale om eller håndtere noget for hurtigt eller uden tilstrækkelig opmærksomhed, ofte for at undgå at diskutere det fuldt ud.

  The politician skimped over the questions about his affair.

  Politikeren gik let hen over spørgsmålene om sin affære.

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  skip over

  to pass by or ignore something or someone, especially when going through a list or a group of things; to not pay attention to or select something.

  At gå forbi eller ignorere noget eller nogen, især når man gennemgår en liste eller en gruppe; ikke at lægge mærke til eller vælge noget.

  The captain skipped over me when he picked players for his soccer team.

  Kaptajnen sprang over mig, da han valgte spillere til sit fodboldhold.

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  slap on

  to put something on quickly and without much care, usually something like clothes, make-up, or cream

  at tage noget på hurtigt og uden megen omhu, typisk tøj, makeup eller creme

  Roxy slaps some make-up on and rushes out to work.

  Roxy smækker lidt makeup på og skynder sig ud på arbejde.

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  skate over

  to quickly talk about or avoid discussing something in detail, especially because it is difficult or uncomfortable.

  At nævne noget hurtigt eller undgå at tale om det i detaljer, især fordi det er svært eller ubehageligt.

  The politician skated over the questions about his affair.

  Politikeren gled hen over spørgsmålene om sin affære.

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  sleep in

  to stay in bed and wake up later than usual in the morning

  at blive liggende i sengen og vågne senere end normalt om morgenen

  Henry doesn't let Sarah sleep in on weekends.

  Henry lader ikke Sarah sove længe i weekenden.

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  sleep off

  to sleep in order to feel better after having too much alcohol, food, or feeling very tired

  at sove for at få det bedre efter at have drukket for meget alkohol, spist for meget mad eller være meget træt

  After partying and drinking all night, Holly needed to sleep off her hangover.

  Efter at have festet og drukket hele natten, havde Holly brug for at sove rusen ud.

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  sleep on

  to wait until the next day to think more carefully before making a decision

  vente til næste dag for at tænke mere grundigt før man træffer en beslutning

  Let me sleep on it. I'll give you my answer in the morning.

  Lad mig lige sove på det. Jeg giver dig svar i morgen.

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  sleep over

  To spend the night at someone else's house, usually as a guest.

  At overnatte hos en anden, ofte som gæst.

  Can I sleep over at your place after the party?

  Må jeg sove over hos dig efter festen?

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  slice up

  to cut something into thin pieces or slices, usually with a knife.

  At skære noget i tynde stykker eller skiver, typisk med en kniv.

  Slice up some tomatoes for the sandwiches.

  Skær nogle tomater i skiver til sandwichene.

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  slick down

  to make hair smooth and flat, usually by using water or a styling product

  at gøre håret glat og fladt, typisk ved brug af vand eller styling produkt

  Can you help me slick down my hair before we take the photo?

  Kan du hjælpe mig med at glatte mit hår ned før vi tager billedet?

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  slick up

  to make someone or yourself look more neat, tidy, or stylish

  at få nogen eller dig selv til at se mere soigneret, pæn eller stilfuld ud

  Why are you so slicked up for a lecture?

  Hvorfor er du så pænt klædt på til et foredrag?

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  slide down

  to move smoothly down the surface of something, like a pole or a banister, usually by sitting or holding on and letting gravity take you down

  At bevæge sig glidende ned ad overfladen af noget, som en stang eller et gelænder, ofte ved at sidde eller holde fast mens tyngdekraften fører dig ned.

  Firefighters slide down the pole quickly when they get an emergency call.

  Brandmænd glider ned ad stangen hurtigt, når de får et alarmopkald.

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  slim down

  to become thinner by losing weight, usually by eating healthier or exercising

  at blive tyndere ved at tabe sig, ofte ved sundere kost eller motion

  Katrina has slimmed down so much in the last few months.

  Katrina har slanket sig så meget i de sidste par måneder.

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  slip away

  to go by or disappear quickly, often without being noticed

  at gå forbi eller forsvinde hurtigt, ofte uden at blive bemærket

  The year is slipping away quickly.

  Året glider hurtigt væk.

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  slip in

  to quickly and smoothly put on or enter something, such as clothes or a place, often without much effort

  at tage noget på eller gå ind et sted hurtigt og ubesværet

  When I get home, I immediately slip into my pajamas.

  Når jeg kommer hjem, hopper jeg i min pyjamas med det samme.

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  slip off

  To leave a place quietly or secretly, so other people do not notice.

  At forlade et sted stille eller i hemmelighed, så andre ikke bemærker det.

  I'll just slip off during the meeting.

  Jeg sniker mig ud under mødet.

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  slip on

  to quickly put on an item of clothing, usually without much effort or care

  hurtigt tage et stykke tøj på, ofte uden megen indsats eller omtanke

  Slip on your shoes and let's go for a walk.

  Tag hurtigt dine sko på, og lad os gå en tur.

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  slip up

  to make a small mistake, often by accident

  at begå en lille fejl, ofte ved et uheld

  I slipped up and forgot to place your order.

  Jeg dumede mig og glemte at placere din ordre.

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  slow down

  to move, do something, or become less active at a lower speed or pace; to make something slower.

  at bevæge sig, gøre noget eller blive mindre aktiv i et langsommere tempo; at gøre noget langsommere.

  You should slow down when driving in the rain.

  Du bør sætte farten ned, når du kører i regnvejr.

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  smash up

  to break something into pieces so it is badly damaged or destroyed, often violently.

  At smadre noget i stykker, så det er slemt beskadiget eller ødelagt, ofte voldsomt.

  The bull smashed up the fence when it tried to escape.

  Tyren smadrede hegnet, da den forsøgte at flygte.

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  smell out

  To discover or find someone or something by using your sense of smell, often used about dogs or animals.

  At opdage eller finde nogen eller noget ved at bruge lugtesansen, ofte brugt om hunde eller dyr.

  Police dogs are trained to smell out drugs in hidden places.

  Politihunde trænes til at snuse sig frem til stoffer på skjulte steder.

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  smell up

  to make a place have a strong, usually unpleasant smell.

  At få et sted til at lugte kraftigt, som regel ubehageligt.

  The dead animal was smelling up the shed.

  Det døde dyr var ved at stinke op i skuret.

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  smoke out

  To force someone or something to leave a hiding place, usually by using smoke or another method that makes it uncomfortable to stay.

  At tvinge nogen eller noget til at forlade et skjulested, ofte ved brug af røg eller en metode, der gør det ubehageligt at blive.

  The police used tear gas to smoke out the thieves hiding in the building.

  Politiet brugte tåregas til at ryge tyvene ud af bygningen.

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  smooth out

  to make something flat, even, or free of wrinkles or lumps by pressing or spreading it.

  At gøre noget fladt, jævnt eller fri for folder eller buler ved at trykke eller glatte det ud.

  Please smooth out the tablecloth before the guests arrive.

  Venligst glat dugen ud inden gæsterne ankommer.

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  smooth over

  To try to make a problem, argument, or bad situation seem less serious or easier to accept.

  At forsøge at få et problem, et skænderi eller en dårlig situation til at virke mindre alvorlig eller lettere at acceptere.

  Alice tried to smooth things over with Zach after they had a disagreement.

  Alice forsøgte at glatte tingene ud med Zach efter deres uenighed.

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  snap at

  to speak to someone suddenly and angrily, often because you are annoyed or stressed; can also mean to try to bite quickly.

  At tale til nogen pludseligt og vredt, ofte fordi du er irriteret eller stresset; kan også betyde at forsøge at bide hurtigt.

  The dog snaps at people he doesn't know.

  Hunden snapper efter folk, den ikke kender.

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  snap off

  to quickly break a small, hard, or brittle part from something, usually with a sharp movement

  at bryde en lille, hård eller skrøbelig del af noget hurtigt, ofte med en skarp bevægelse

  She snapped off a branch from the tree.

  Hun brækkede en gren af træet.

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  snap up

  to buy or take something quickly because it is in demand or a good deal.

  At købe eller tage noget hurtigt, fordi det er eftertragtet eller et godt tilbud.

  The new shoes went on sale and customers snapped them up within hours.

  De nye sko kom på udsalg, og kunderne snuppede dem inden for få timer.

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  snatch up

  To quickly grab or take something, especially before someone else can get it.

  At tage eller gribe noget hurtigt, især før en anden får fat i det.

  Caron snatched up her bags and left the room.

  Caron snuppede sine tasker og forlod rummet.

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  sneak away

  to leave a place or a group quietly and secretly, so that other people don't notice.

  At forlade et sted eller en gruppe stille og i hemmelighed, så andre ikke bemærker det.

  I'll just sneak away during the meeting.

  Jeg sniger mig bare ubemærket væk under mødet.

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  sneak in

  To enter a place quietly and secretly, so that no one sees or hears you.

  At komme ind et sted stille og hemmeligt, så ingen ser eller hører dig.

  My friends and I snuck into the concert without tickets.

  Mine venner og jeg sneg os ind til koncerten uden billetter.

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  sniff out

  To find or discover something or someone, especially by using your sense of smell or by being very attentive.

  At finde eller opdage noget eller nogen, især ved at bruge lugtesansen eller ved at være meget opmærksom.

  The police dog helped to sniff out illegal drugs at the airport.

  Politihunden hjalp med at snuse sig frem til ulovlige stoffer i lufthavnen.

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  snip off

  to cut something off by using scissors or a similar tool.

  At klippe noget af med en saks eller lignende værktøj.

  She snipped off a loose thread from her shirt.

  Hun klippede en løs tråd af sin skjorte.

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  snuff out

  To stop a flame from burning, usually by putting something over it to remove the air.

  At få en flamme til at stoppe med at brænde, normalt ved at dække den for at fjerne ilten.

  Please snuff out the candle before you leave the room.

  Venligst sluk lyset, før du forlader rummet.

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  soak through

  When a liquid passes through something and makes it completely wet.

  Når en væske trænger gennem noget og gør det helt vådt.

  The wine soaked through the dress rapidly.

  Vinen trængte igennem kjolen hurtigt.

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  soak up

  To absorb something, like a liquid, experience, or information, either physically or in a figurative way.

  At absorbere noget, som en væske, oplevelse eller information, enten fysisk eller billedligt.

  We soaked up the sunshine on the beach all afternoon.

  Vi sugede til os af solen på stranden hele eftermiddagen.

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  sober up

  to become less drunk or help someone become less drunk, usually after drinking too much alcohol.

  at blive mindre beruset eller hjælpe nogen med at blive mindre beruset, normalt efter at have drukket for meget alkohol.

  Drink some water to help you sober up before you drive.

  Drik lidt vand for at hjælpe dig med at blive ædru inden du kører.

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  sort out

  to organize, fix, or solve a problem or situation

  at organisere, fikse eller løse et problem eller en situation

  Can you sort out the mess in the living room?

  Kan du ordne rodet i stuen?

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  sort out

  to deal with someone, especially by talking to them or disciplining them if they are causing trouble

  at tage sig af nogen, især ved at tale med dem eller disciplinere dem, hvis de laver ballade

  The teacher had to sort out the boys who were arguing in class.

  Læreren var nødt til at ordne drengene, der skændtes i klassen.

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  sound off

  to speak loudly and forcefully about your opinions, often complaining or criticizing something

  at tale højt og kraftfuldt om dine meninger, ofte klagende eller kritiserende noget

  He always sounds off about the government at dinner.

  Han siger altid sin mening højt om regeringen under middagen.

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  sound out

  To say each letter or part of a word slowly to help you read or understand it.

  At sige hvert bogstav eller del af et ord langsomt for at hjælpe dig med at læse eller forstå det.

  If you don't know the word, try to sound out the letters.

  Hvis du ikke kender ordet, så prøv at lydere bogstaverne.

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  sound out

  to ask someone questions in order to find out what they think or feel about something, often before making a decision

  At stille nogen spørgsmål for at finde ud af, hvad de mener eller føler om noget, ofte før en beslutning tages

  Could you try to sound out Daniel and see if he'd like to join our team?

  Kan du prøve at lodde stemningen hos Daniel og se, om han vil være med på holdet?

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  spark off

  to cause something to start suddenly, often a reaction, argument, or event

  at få noget til at starte pludseligt, ofte en reaktion, diskussion eller begivenhed

  The comment sparked off a debate that lasted for days.

  Kommentaren satte gang i en debat, der varede i flere dage.

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  speak for

  to express someone else's opinion or to represent someone or something by speaking on their behalf.

  at udtrykke en andens mening eller at repræsentere nogen/noget ved at tale på deres vegne.

  I think I speak for everyone here when I say congratulations on your promotion.

  Jeg tror, jeg taler for alle her, når jeg siger tillykke med forfremmelsen.

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  speak up

  to express your opinions or concerns about someone or something clearly and with confidence, especially when others are afraid to do so

  at udtrykke dine meninger eller bekymringer klart og selvsikkert, især når andre er bange for at gøre det

  She finally spoke up and told everyone the name of the thief.

  Hun talte endelig åbent og fortalte alle navnet på tyven.

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  speak up

  to talk louder so people can hear you better

  at tale højere, så folk kan høre dig bedre

  Please speak up. I can't hear you.

  Vær venlig at tale højere. Jeg kan ikke høre dig.

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  speed up

  to make someone or something go faster or happen more quickly

  at få nogen eller noget til at gå hurtigere eller ske hurtigere

  Can you speed up the meeting? I have another appointment soon.

  Kan du speede op på mødet? Jeg har snart en anden aftale.

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  spell out

  to explain something clearly and in detail, so it is easy to understand

  at forklare noget klart og detaljeret, så det er nemt at forstå

  Let me spell out the rules so everyone understands.

  Lad mig udrede reglerne, så alle forstår dem.

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  spice up

  To make something more exciting, lively, or interesting.

  At gøre noget mere spændende, livligt eller interessant.

  What can we do to spice up this party?

  Hvad kan vi gøre for at peppe denne fest op?

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  spill out

  to move out of a place in large numbers, especially when the space is too small; to flow or come out all at once.

  At bevæge sig ud fra et sted i stort tal, især når der er for lidt plads; at strømme eller komme ud på én gang.

  After the concert, fans spilled out onto the street.

  Efter koncerten strømmede fans ud på gaden.

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  spill over

  To go beyond the limits of a space, place, or situation and enter another. When a space is too full, what is in it moves into the next area.

  At gå ud over grænserne for et rum, sted eller en situation og komme ind i et andet. Når et område er for fyldt, bevæger det, der er i det, sig ind i det næste område.

  The audience spilled over into the hallway because there weren't enough seats at the concert.

  Publikum flød over i gangen, fordi der ikke var nok siddepladser til koncerten.

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  spit out

  to say something suddenly or angrily, often when you don't want to keep it inside any longer

  at sige noget pludseligt eller vredt, ofte når du ikke længere vil holde det inde

  She spat her comments out at him because she was so angry.

  Hun spyttede sine kommentarer ud til ham, fordi hun var så vred.

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  spit out

  to push something out of your mouth, usually because you don’t want to swallow it

  at skubbe noget ud af munden, typisk fordi du ikke vil sluge det

  Susie spat out the chicken when she realized that it hadn't cooked through completely.

  Susie spyttede kyllingen ud, da hun indså, at den ikke var helt gennemstegt.

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  splash around

  To play or move in water, making it go everywhere.

  At lege eller bevæge sig i vand, så det sprøjter over det hele.

  My sister and I tanned while my brother splashed around in the pool.

  Min søster og jeg solede os, mens min bror plaskede rundt i poolen.

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  split up

  to separate people or things into different groups or parts; also to end a romantic relationship.

  At opdele mennesker eller ting i forskellige grupper eller dele; også at afslutte et romantisk forhold.

  The teacher decided to split the students up into small groups.

  Læreren besluttede at dele eleverne op i små grupper.

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  spread out

  to move things or people so they cover a larger area, or to move apart from each other

  at flytte ting eller personer, så de dækker et større område, eller flytte sig væk fra hinanden

  She spread out the map on the table so everyone could see it.

  Hun bredte kortet ud på bordet, så alle kunne se det.

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  spread over

  to cover the surface of something with another substance or to distribute something across an area or period of time.

  At dække overfladen af noget med et andet stof eller at fordele noget over et område eller tidsrum.

  Spread the towels over the floor so we don't get it wet.

  Spred håndklæderne ud over gulvet, så vi ikke gør det vådt.

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  spring up

  to appear or start to exist very quickly and suddenly, often unexpectedly.

  at opstå eller begynde at eksistere meget hurtigt og pludseligt, ofte uventet.

  New coffee shops keep springing up all over the city.

  Nye kaffebarer bliver ved med at duke op overalt i byen.

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  square up

  To pay what you owe or settle a bill or debt with someone.

  At betale det, du skylder, eller gøre en regning eller gæld op med nogen.

  I need to square up with you for lunch yesterday.

  Jeg skal lige gøre regnskabet op med dig for frokosten i går.

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  squeak by

  to just barely succeed, survive, or manage with only the minimum necessary resources or effort

  at lige akkurat klare sig, overleve eller få det til at løbe rundt med de mindst mulige ressourcer eller anstrengelser

  We are squeaking by on Alan's salary.

  Vi klarer os lige med Alans løn.

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  squeeze out

  To get something out of a container or place by pressing it tightly.

  At få noget ud af en beholder eller sted ved at presse det hårdt.

  Isaac always squeezes the toothpaste out from the middle of the tube.

  Isaac presser altid tandpastaen ud fra midten af tuben.

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  stack up

  to arrange things in a neat pile, one on top of another

  at arrangere ting i en pæn stak, oven på hinanden

  Where can I stack up the books?

  Hvor kan jeg stable bøgerne?

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  stamp out

  to completely end or eliminate something, especially something bad, often using strong actions

  At fuldstændigt afslutte eller eliminere noget, især noget dårligt, ofte med stærke handlinger.

  The government is trying to stamp out corruption in the country.

  Regeringen forsøger at udrydde korruption i landet.

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  stand by

  to be ready and waiting for someone or something, especially in case you are needed or something is about to happen

  at være klar og vente på nogen eller noget, især hvis du får brug for det eller noget er ved at ske

  The computer technician was standing by to assist with technical problems.

  Computerteknikeren var stående klar til at hjælpe med tekniske problemer.

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  stand by

  to watch and not do anything to help when something bad is happening, even though you could do something.

  At se på uden at gøre noget for at hjælpe, når noget dårligt sker, selvom du kunne gøre noget.

  I can't just stand by and do nothing while he shouts at me.

  Jeg kan ikke bare stå og se til uden at gøre noget, mens han råber ad mig.

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  stand by

  to stay with and support someone, especially in difficult situations.

  At blive hos og støtte nogen, især i svære situationer.

  Jenny promised to stand by Richard during his illness.

  Jenny lovede at stå ved Richard under hans sygdom.

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  stand for

  to accept or allow a particular type of behavior or situation, usually something you think is wrong or unpleasant

  at acceptere eller tillade en bestemt type adfærd eller situation, som du normalt synes er forkert eller ubehagelig

  I won't stand for rude behavior in my classroom.

  Jeg vil ikke tolerere uhøflig opførsel i mit klasseværelse.

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  stand for

  If a word, letter, or symbol stands for something, it means it represents or is a short form of that thing.

  Hvis et ord, bogstav eller symbol står for noget, betyder det, at det repræsenterer eller er en kort form af det.

  What do the initials S.J.C. stand for?

  Hvad står initialerne S.J.C. for?

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  stand in

  to take someone's place for a short time when they cannot do something themselves

  at tage nogens plads i kort tid, når de ikke selv kan gøre noget

  We need the body double to stand in for the actress during the dangerous scene.

  Vi har brug for stuntmanden til at træde til for skuespillerinden under den farlige scene.

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  stand out

  to be very easy to see or notice because something is different or special

  at være meget nem at se eller lægge mærke til, fordi noget er anderledes eller specielt

  That yellow house really stands out from a distance!

  Det gule hus skiller sig virkelig ud på afstand!

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  stand up

  to make someone or something go from a sitting or lying position to a vertical or upright position

  at få nogen eller noget fra en siddende eller liggende position til en oprejst/vandret position

  I'm trying to get this ornament to stand up by itself.

  Jeg prøver at få denne pynt til at stå op af sig selv.

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  stand up

  to defend yourself or your beliefs when someone challenges or criticizes you; to not give in to pressure, opposition, or difficulty.

  At forsvare sig selv eller sine overbevisninger, når nogen udfordrer eller kritiserer dig; ikke at give efter for pres, modstand eller vanskeligheder.

  She had to stand up against her boss when she disagreed with his decision.

  Hun var nødt til at stå op mod sin chef, da hun var uenig i hans beslutning.

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  stare down

  To look directly at someone or something for so long and so confidently that they feel they have to look away.

  At kigge direkte på nogen eller noget så længe og så selvsikkert, at de føler sig nødt til at kigge væk.

  Harrison stared down the lion even though he was terrified.

  Harrison stirrede løven ned selvom han var bange.

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  start out

  to begin doing something, especially something new, or to begin a journey or career.

  At begynde at gøre noget, især noget nyt, eller at begynde en rejse eller karriere.

  When I started out in this career, I was unsure if I would be successful.

  Da jeg startede i denne karriere, var jeg usikker på, om jeg ville få succes.

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  start up

  to make something begin working, especially a machine, engine, or computer.

  At få noget til at begynde at virke, især en maskine, motor eller computer.

  Do you have to crank the engine to start it up?

  Skal du dreje motoren for at starte den op?

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  stash away

  to hide or store something in a safe or secret place, especially for future use.

  At gemme eller skjule noget på et sikkert eller hemmeligt sted, især til fremtidig brug.

  My mother is always stashing money away in strange places.

  Min mor gemmer altid penge af vejen på mærkelige steder.

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  stay away

  To avoid someone or something, or not go near a person or place.

  At undgå nogen eller noget, eller ikke gå tæt på en person eller et sted.

  Stay away from my sister or you'll have to deal with me.

  Du skal holde dig væk fra min søster, ellers får du med mig at gøre.

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  stay off

  to not go on, touch, or use something; to avoid being on a place or using something.

  At lade være med at gå på, røre ved eller bruge noget; at undgå et sted eller noget.

  Stay off my property or I'll call the police.

  Hold venligst væk fra min ejendom, ellers ringer jeg efter politiet.

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  stay on

  to continue to be in a place or position after others have left or after you were expected to leave

  at blive ved med at være et sted eller i en position, efter andre er taget afsted eller efter forventet afrejse

  I've decided to stay on at my current job.

  Jeg har besluttet at blive på mit nuværende job.

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  stay over

  to spend the night at someone else's place instead of going home.

  at overnatte hos en anden i stedet for at tage hjem.

  As a child, my friend and I would often stay over at each other's houses.

  Som børn overnattede min ven og jeg ofte hos hinanden.

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  stay up

  to not go to sleep at your usual time; to remain awake longer than normal, especially at night

  ikke at gå i seng på dit sædvanlige tidspunkt; at forblive vågen længere end normalt, især om natten

  I stayed up all night to prepare for my presentation.

  Jeg blev oppe hele natten for at forberede min præsentation.

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  step down

  to leave an important job or official position, usually so someone else can take over

  at forlade et vigtigt job eller en officiel stilling, som regel for at lade en anden overtage

  Mr. Lee announced his decision to step down from public office.

  Hr. Lee meddelte sin beslutning om at træde tilbage fra embede.

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  step in

  to become involved in a situation, especially to help, solve a problem, or stop something bad from happening

  at blive involveret i en situation, især for at hjælpe, løse et problem eller forhindre noget dårligt i at ske

  Laura is always stepping in when her friends are arguing.

  Laura blander sig altid, når hendes venner skændes.

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  step up

  to increase the speed, amount, or effort of something; to do something more quickly or with greater intensity.

  At øge hastigheden, mængden eller indsatsen for noget; at gøre noget hurtigere eller med større intensitet.

  We need to step up our efforts if we want to win the competition.

  Vi er nødt til at skru op for vores indsats, hvis vi vil vinde konkurrencen.

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  step up

  to take more responsibility or take action, especially when something important needs to be done

  at tage mere ansvar eller tage handling, især når noget vigtigt skal gøres

  We need to step up our routine if we hope to be selected for the show.

  Vi er nødt til at skærpe vores rutine, hvis vi håber på at blive udvalgt til showet.

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  stick about

  to stay in a place and not leave, usually because you might be needed or something is expected to happen soon.

  At blive på et sted og ikke forlade det, normalt fordi du måske får brug for at hjælpe, eller fordi der snart forventes at ske noget.

  Please stick about in case we need your help with the conference later.

  Vær venlig at blive i nærheden hvis vi får brug for din hjælp senere med konferencen.

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  stick by

  To stay loyal and continue to support someone or something, especially in difficult times.

  At forblive loyal og fortsætte med at støtte nogen eller noget, især i svære tider.

  Jenny promised to stick by Richard during his illness.

  Jenny lovede at stå ved Richard under hans sygdom.

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  stick out

  To continue dealing with an unpleasant or difficult situation until it is finished, instead of quitting.

  At blive ved med at håndtere en ubehagelig eller svær situation indtil den er slut, i stedet for at give op.

  I have stuck out many unpleasant jobs because I needed the money.

  Jeg har holdt ud mange ubehagelige jobs, fordi jeg havde brug for pengene.

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  stick out

  To be very noticeable, or to extend beyond the surface of something.

  At være meget iøjnefaldende eller rage ud over overfladen af noget.

  That yellow house really sticks out from a distance!

  Det gule hus skiller sig virkelig ud på afstand!

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  stick to

  To continue doing something or to keep using the same thing, without changing it.

  At fortsætte med at gøre noget eller blive ved med at bruge det samme, uden at ændre det.

  I think I'll stick to my usual routine and go for a run in the morning.

  Jeg tror, jeg vil holde mig til min vanlige rutine og tage en løbetur om morgenen.

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  stick up

  to support or defend someone or something, especially when they are being criticized or treated unfairly. Similar to 'stand up for'.

  At støtte eller forsvare nogen eller noget, især når de bliver kritiseret eller behandlet uretfærdigt. Ligner 'stå op for'.

  It's important to stick up for your friends if someone is being mean to them.

  Det er vigtigt at stå op for sine venner, hvis nogen er onde mod dem.

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  stick up

  To threaten someone, especially in a public place like a bank or store, with a weapon in order to steal from them.

  At true nogen, især på et offentligt sted som en bank eller butik, med et våben for at stjæle fra dem.

  Robbers stuck up the local bank yesterday.

  Røvere røvede den lokale bank i går.

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  stick with

  To continue doing, using, or supporting something, and not change it.

  At fortsætte med at gøre, bruge eller støtte noget og ikke ændre det.

  I'll stick with my original opinion of James.

  Jeg vil holde fast ved min oprindelige mening om James.

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  stink out

  To make a place smell very bad, usually so much that people don't want to stay there.

  At få et sted til at lugte virkelig dårligt, som regel så meget, at folk ikke har lyst til at blive der.

  The dead animal was stinking out the shed.

  Det døde dyr var ved at stinke laden ud.

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  stir up

  To cause problems, strong emotions, or trouble, often by making people feel angry or excited.

  At forårsage problemer, stærke følelser eller ballade, ofte ved at gøre folk vrede eller ophidsede.

  You'll only stir things up if you bring up that topic during the meeting.

  Du vil kun røre sagen op, hvis du bringer det emne op til mødet.

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  stop up

  to fill or block a hole or opening so that nothing can pass through

  at fylde eller blokere et hul eller en åbning, så intet kan komme igennem

  The sink is stopped up with congealed cooking fat.

  Vasken er stopper til med størknet madfedt.

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  straighten out

  to fix a problem or make something clear and organized

  at løse et problem eller gøre noget klart og organiseret

  We need to straighten out this misunderstanding before the meeting.

  Vi skal få styr på denne misforståelse før mødet.

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  straighten up

  to make yourself or something stand or sit in a more upright, straight position

  at gøre dig selv eller noget mere oprejst og ret, enten stående eller siddende

  We need to straighten the fence up before it collapses completely.

  Vi skal rette hegnet op, inden det kollapser helt.

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  stretch along

  to extend or spread over a long area next to something

  at strække sig eller brede sig over et langt område ved siden af noget

  The mountains stretch along the coastline.

  Bjergene strækker sig langs kystlinjen.

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  stretch out

  to make something longer or to lie down with your body extended

  at gøre noget længere eller at lægge sig ned med kroppen udstrakt

  After a long day, she likes to stretch out on the sofa and relax.

  Efter en lang dag kan hun godt lide at strække sig ud på sofaen og slappe af.

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  strike down

  To cause someone to become very ill or to die suddenly, often due to illness or an unexpected event.

  At få nogen til at blive meget syg eller til at dø pludseligt, ofte på grund af sygdom eller en uventet hændelse.

  He was struck down by a sudden illness.

  Han blev ramt af en pludselig sygdom.

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  strike down

  To officially end or remove a law, rule, or decision because it is judged to be illegal or wrong.

  At officielt afslutte eller fjerne en lov, regel eller beslutning, fordi den vurderes som ulovlig eller forkert.

  The court struck down the law as unconstitutional.

  Retten ophævede loven som forfatningsstridig.

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  strike off

  To officially remove someone or something from a list, group, or record, often as a punishment or because they no longer qualify.

  At fjerne nogen eller noget officielt fra en liste, gruppe eller optegnelse, ofte som straf eller fordi de ikke længere opfylder kravene.

  After the investigation, the doctor was struck off the medical register.

  Efter undersøgelsen blev lægen streget af det medicinske register.

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  strike out

  to fail or not succeed, especially after trying to do something

  at fejle eller ikke have succes, især efter at have prøvet noget

  I've struck out in two businesses.

  Jeg har fejlet i to virksomheder.

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  strike out

  To start doing something independently, especially living, working, or going somewhere by yourself, without help from others.

  At begynde at gøre noget selvstændigt, især at bo, arbejde eller tage et sted hen på egen hånd, uden hjælp fra andre.

  After finishing college, she decided to strike out on her own and moved to a new city.

  Efter at have afsluttet college besluttede hun at klare sig selv og flyttede til en ny by.

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  strike up

  to begin something, such as a conversation, friendship, or music, often in a social situation.

  at begynde på noget, såsom en samtale, et venskab eller musik, ofte i en social situation.

  He tried to strike up a conversation with the new student at the party.

  Han prøvede at indlede en samtale med den nye elev til festen.

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  strip down

  To strongly criticize or scold someone, usually because they did something wrong.

  At skælde nogen kraftigt ud eller kritisere dem hårdt, typisk fordi de gjorde noget forkert.

  The coach stripped down the team after their poor performance in the game.

  Træneren skældte holdet ud efter deres dårlige præstation.

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  strip down

  to take something apart so that only its basic or essential parts remain, usually for repair, cleaning, or inspection

  at skille noget ad, så kun de grundlæggende eller væsentlige dele er tilbage, oftest til reparation, rengøring eller inspektion

  The engineers stripped down the machine to check for broken parts.

  Ingeniørerne skilte maskinen ad for at kontrollere for ødelagte dele.

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  strip down

  to take off all or most of your clothes, usually for medical reasons or to get ready for something

  At tage alt eller det meste af sit tøj af, normalt af medicinske grunde eller for at gøre sig klar til noget

  I was told to strip down for the physical check-up.

  Jeg blev bedt om at klæde mig af til sundhedstjekket.

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  subscribe to

  to sign up to regularly receive or pay for something, like a magazine, a service, or a channel

  at tilmelde sig for regelmæssigt at modtage eller betale for noget, såsom et magasin, en tjeneste eller en kanal

  I subscribe to four monthly magazines.

  Jeg abonnerer på fire månedlige magasiner.

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  suck in

  To get involved in an unpleasant or difficult situation, often without wanting to.

  At blive involveret i en ubehagelig eller svær situation, ofte uden at ønske det.

  Samantha was sucked into the argument between her friends.

  Samantha blev trukket ind i skænderiet mellem sine venner.

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  suck in

  To bring something inside your mouth or body using suction, like breathing or drinking.

  At få noget ind i munden eller kroppen ved at suge, som når man trækker vejret eller drikker.

  She sucked in the smoothie through a straw.

  Hun sugede smoothien ind gennem et sugerør.

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  suck up

  To say or do nice things to someone, usually someone in authority, because you want them to like you or give you something.

  At sige eller gøre rare ting for nogen, som regel en autoritet, fordi du vil have dem til at kunne lide dig eller give dig noget.

  Joseph tried to suck up to the director to make a good impression.

  Joseph forsøgte at smiske for direktøren for at gøre et godt indtryk.

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  suck up

  to use suction to pull something into a space or container, like a vacuum cleaner taking in dust or liquid.

  At bruge sug til at trække noget ind i et rum eller beholder, som en støvsuger der tager støv eller væske ind.

  The vacuum cleaner only sucks up some of the dirt.

  Støvsugeren suger kun noget af snavset op.

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  sum up

  To find the total amount by adding numbers or amounts together. Synonym: 'add up'.

  At finde det samlede beløb ved at lægge tal eller beløb sammen. Synonym: 'lægge sammen'.

  Can anyone sum up my tax deductions for me?

  Kan nogen lægge sammen mine skattefradrag for mig?

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  sum up

  to briefly state the main points or the most important information about something

  kort at fortælle de vigtigste punkter eller mest vigtige oplysninger om noget

  Can you sum up the movie for me?

  Kan du opsummere filmen for mig?

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  sweat off

  To lose weight or remove something from your body by sweating, usually through exercise or being in a hot place.

  At tabe sig vægt eller fjerne noget fra kroppen ved at svede, typisk gennem motion eller ved at opholde sig et varmt sted.

  Sweat off those extra pounds by working out at the gym.

  Sved de overflødige kilo væk ved at træne i fitnesscentret.

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  sweep aside

  To quickly move someone or something out of the way, often with little concern.

  At flytte nogen eller noget hurtigt til siden, ofte uden megen omtanke.

  The security guards swept aside the crowds when the movie star arrived.

  Vagterne fejede til side for folkemængden, da filmstjernen ankom.

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  sweep away

  To make someone feel very strong emotions, especially excitement or love, so that they forget everything else.

  At få nogen til at føle meget stærke følelser, især begejstring eller kærlighed, så de glemmer alt andet.

  Jack swept Angela away with his romantic proposal.

  Jack rev Angela med med sit romantiske frieri.

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  swell up

  To become larger than normal, often because of injury, illness, or a reaction to something.

  At blive større end normalt, ofte på grund af skade, sygdom eller en reaktion på noget.

  Her finger swelled up when she slammed it in the door.

  Hendes finger hævede op, da hun kom i klemme i døren.

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  swing out

  to move something outward in an arc or wide motion, usually by moving your arm or hand away from your body.

  at bevæge noget udad i en bue eller bred bevægelse, som regel ved at bevæge armen eller hånden væk fra kroppen.

  He swung out his arm to point at the oncoming bus.

  Han svingede armen ud for at pege på den kommende bus.

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  switch off

  to stop a machine or device from working by turning a button or switch. A more common way to say this is 'turn off'.

  At stoppe en maskine eller enhed ved at dreje på en knap eller kontakt. En mere almindelig måde at sige dette på er 'slukke'.

  Remember to switch off the television before you go out.

  Husk at slukke for fjernsynet, før du går ud.

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  switch on

  To make a machine or electronic device start working by pressing a button or turning a switch.

  At få en maskine eller elektronisk enhed til at starte ved at trykke på en knap eller dreje på en kontakt.

  Switch on the lights when it gets dark.

  Tænd lyset, når det bliver mørkt.

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  switch over

  to change from one thing to another, especially from using or doing one thing to using or doing something different.

  At skifte fra én ting til en anden, især fra at bruge eller gøre én ting til noget andet.

  We're switching over our insurance to a more comprehensive company.

  Vi skifter over vores forsikring til et mere omfattende selskab.

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  tag along

  To go somewhere with someone when you haven't been specifically invited, often just to be with them.

  At tage et sted hen med nogen, uden at være specifikt inviteret, ofte bare for at være sammen med dem.

  My little sister always wants to tag along when I go to the park with my friends.

  Min lillesøster vil altid følge med, når jeg går i parken med mine venner.

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  take after

  to look or behave like an older family member, such as a parent or grandparent

  at ligne eller opføre sig som et ældre familiemedlem, såsom en forælder eller bedsteforælder

  Mikayla takes after her aunt in both appearance and personality.

  Mikayla ligner sin tante både af udseende og personlighed.

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  take away

  To buy prepared food or drink from a restaurant or café and take it with you to eat somewhere else. This is similar to 'take out.'

  At købe færdiglavet mad eller drikke fra en restaurant eller café og tage det med for at spise et andet sted. Minder om 'take out'.

  Would you like to eat here or get your food to take away?

  Vil du spise her eller have din mad med som take away?

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  take away

  to remove or make something disappear, such as a feeling, problem, or pain.

  At fjerne eller få noget til at forsvinde, såsom en følelse, et problem eller en smerte.

  I wish I could take away your pain.

  Jeg ville ønske, jeg kunne fjerne din smerte.

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  take away

  to make something seem less good, valuable, or important; to reduce the positive effect of something

  At få noget til at virke mindre godt, værdifuldt eller vigtigt; at reducere den positive effekt af noget

  His negative comments didn't take away from the team's success.

  Hans negative kommentarer trækker ikke fra holdets succes.

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  take away

  to remove someone or something from a place or situation

  at fjerne nogen eller noget fra et sted eller en situation

  The police took the suspect away in handcuffs.

  Politiet tog den mistænkte væk i håndjern.

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  take down

  to defeat or humiliate someone, especially by showing that they are not as important or skilled as they think

  At ydmyge eller besejre nogen, især ved at vise, at de ikke er så vigtige eller dygtige, som de tror.

  You really took him down in that debate.

  Du fik virkelig sat ham på plads i den debat.

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  take down

  to write something on paper or type it, usually so you don't forget it later

  at skrive noget ned på papir eller indtaste det, sædvanligvis for ikke at glemme det senere

  Make sure to take down the notes on the screen as they're not in the textbook.

  Sørg for at skrive noterne ned fra skærmen, da de ikke står i lærebogen.

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  take down

  to remove or demolish something, especially a building or structure.

  At fjerne eller nedrive noget, især en bygning eller struktur.

  The old school building will be taken down next month.

  Den gamle skolebygning vil blive revet ned næste måned.

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  take down

  to remove something from a high place, especially from a wall or from where it is hanging.

  At fjerne noget fra et højt sted, især fra en væg eller hvor det hænger.

  It's time to take down the Christmas tree.

  Det er tid til at tage juletræet ned.

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  take in

  to understand or remember new information; to absorb knowledge

  at forstå eller huske ny information; at tilegne sig viden

  It was a lot of information to take in during the first class.

  Det var meget information at skulle tage ind under den første lektion.

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  take in

  To let someone stay in your home, usually because they need help or have nowhere to go.

  At lade nogen bo i dit hjem, typisk fordi de har brug for hjælp eller ikke har nogen andre steder at gå hen.

  After the storm, many families took in people who lost their houses.

  Efter stormen tog mange familier imod folk, der havde mistet deres huse.

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  take in

  to go to see or experience something for enjoyment, such as a show, movie, or event.

  At tage ud for at se eller opleve noget for fornøjelsens skyld, såsom et show, en film eller en begivenhed.

  The tourists decided to take in a Broadway show during their visit to New York.

  Turisterne besluttede at opleve et Broadway-show under deres besøg i New York.

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  take in

  to trick or deceive someone into believing something that is not true.

  At narre eller bedrage nogen til at tro på noget, der ikke er sandt.

  I was taken in by a fake email asking for my bank details.

  Jeg blev taget ved næsen af en falsk e-mail, der bad om mine bankoplysninger.

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  take in

  to collect or receive money, especially as payment or at an event

  at indsamle eller modtage penge, især som betaling eller ved en begivenhed

  The store hopes to take in a lot of money during the sale.

  Butikken håber at samle ind mange penge under udsalget.

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  take off

  to leave the ground and begin to fly; to start flying

  at forlade jorden og begynde at flyve; at begynde at flyve

  The plane will take off at 7:00 PM.

  Flyet vil lette klokken 19:00.

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  take off

  to leave a place or to go away quickly, especially suddenly or without telling people

  at forlade et sted eller gå væk hurtigt, især pludseligt eller uden at fortælle nogen

  I'm going to take off before it gets too late.

  Jeg tager af sted før det bliver for sent.

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  take off

  When an idea, business, project, or activity starts to become very successful or popular very quickly.

  Når en idé, forretning, projekt eller aktivitet hurtigt bliver meget succesfuld eller populær.

  Sandra's business really seems to be taking off these days.

  Sandras forretning ser virkelig ud til at tage fart i disse dage.

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  take off

  to reduce the price of something or to subtract an amount from a total. Similar to 'discount' or 'reduce'.

  At reducere prisen på noget eller trække et beløb fra en samlet sum. Ligner 'give rabat' eller 'nedsætte'.

  The salesman offered to take 10% off the sales price.

  Sælgeren tilbød at trække 10% fra salgsprisen.

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  take off

  to remove something, especially clothing or an item from a place or total.

  At fjerne noget, især tøj eller en genstand fra et sted eller en helhed.

  Please take off your shoes before entering the house.

  Venligst tag dine sko af før du går ind i huset.

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  take on

  to hire or give someone a job; to employ someone.

  At ansætte eller give nogen et job.

  I've taken a nanny on to help me with my baby.

  Jeg har ansat en barnepige til at hjælpe mig med min baby.

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  take on

  to begin to have a particular quality, appearance, or responsibility

  at begynde at have en bestemt egenskab, udseende eller ansvar

  She took on the responsibility of managing the team.

  Hun påtog sig ansvaret for at lede teamet.

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  take on

  to accept a job, responsibility, or challenge

  at acceptere et job, et ansvar eller en udfordring

  Are you ready to take on the challenge of teaching?

  Er du klar til at påtage dig udfordringen ved at undervise?

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  take on

  to compete against or challenge someone or something, especially in a contest, fight, or game.

  at konkurrere mod eller udfordre nogen eller noget, især i en konkurrence, kamp eller spil.

  The team was nervous about taking on the reigning champions in the final match.

  Holdet var nervøst for at skulle tage kampen op mod de regerende mestre i finalen.

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  take out

  to remove something from a place or container.

  at fjerne noget fra et sted eller en beholder.

  I need to take out these nails from the wall.

  Jeg skal tage disse søm ud af væggen.

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  take out

  to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially for a meal or entertainment, usually as a date.

  At invitere nogen med et sted hen, især til et måltid eller underholdning, ofte som en date.

  Dave asked Julie if he could take her out to dinner this weekend.

  Dave spurgte Julie, om han måtte tage hende med ud at spise denne weekend.

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  take over

  to start doing something that someone else was doing, or to begin to be in charge of something

  At begynde at gøre noget, som en anden gjorde, eller at tage ansvar for noget.

  I'll be taking over the payments for the car.

  Jeg vil overtage betalingerne for bilen.

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  take to

  to start doing something regularly, especially as a habit or because you enjoy it

  at begynde at gøre noget regelmæssigt, især som en vane eller fordi man nyder det

  My neighbor has taken to jogging every morning since spring started.

  Min nabo er begyndt at løbe hver morgen siden foråret begyndte.

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  take up

  to use or fill a particular amount of space, time, or attention.

  at bruge eller fylde en bestemt mængde plads, tid eller opmærksomhed.

  These books are starting to take up too much space in my apartment.

  Disse bøger begynder at fylde for meget i min lejlighed.

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  take up

  to start doing something new, like a hobby, activity, or job

  at begynde på noget nyt, som en hobby, aktivitet eller job

  She took up painting last year to relax after work.

  Hun begyndte på at male sidste år for at slappe af efter arbejde.

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  talk about

  to say things about someone or something; to have a conversation that includes someone or something as the subject

  at sige ting om nogen eller noget; at have en samtale, hvor nogen eller noget er emnet

  We were just talking about you!

  Vi talte lige om dig!

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  talk down

  to speak to someone as if they are not as smart or capable as you are; to speak in a condescending way.

  At tale til nogen, som om de er mindre kloge eller dygtige end dig; at tale nedladende.

  My parents often talk down to me, as if I can't understand things.

  Mine forældre taler ofte ned til mig, som om jeg ikke forstår ting.

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  talk into

  to persuade someone to do something, often by giving them good reasons or encouragement

  At overtale nogen til at gøre noget, ofte ved at give dem gode grunde eller opmuntring.

  She talked her brother into joining the basketball team.

  Hun overtalte sin bror til at blive medlem af basketballholdet.

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  talk out of

  To persuade someone not to do something or to change their mind about doing something.

  At overtale nogen til ikke at gøre noget eller ændre mening.

  My friends talked me out of quitting my job when I felt stressed.

  Mine venner fik mig overtalt til ikke at sige op fra mit arbejde, da jeg var stresset.

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  talk over

  to discuss something carefully, especially in order to make a decision.

  At drøfte noget grundigt, især for at træffe en beslutning.

  We talked the problems over completely and managed to resolve them.

  Vi gennemgik problemerne grundigt og formåede at løse dem.

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  tangle with

  to get into a fight, argument, or complicated situation with someone or something

  at komme i slagsmål, diskussion eller kompliceret situation med nogen eller noget

  The couple tangled with their neighbors over the noise from the party.

  Parret kom i konflikt med deres naboer over støjen fra festen.

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  tap out

  to hit or touch something lightly several times, especially with your fingers, to create a rhythm or pattern.

  At slå eller røre noget let flere gange, især med fingrene, for at skabe en rytme eller et mønster.

  What is the rhythm that you're tapping out on the table?

  Hvilken rytme er det, du trommer frem på bordet?

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  team up

  to work together with someone to achieve a common goal

  at arbejde sammen med nogen for at opnå et fælles mål

  Let's team up with Mark to finish this project faster.

  Lad os slå os sammen med Mark for at gøre dette projekt færdigt hurtigere.

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  tear away

  To pull something away quickly and forcefully, often with effort.

  At trække noget væk hurtigt og kraftigt, ofte med anstrengelse.

  He tore the bandage away even though it hurt.

  Han rev forbindingen af, selvom det gjorde ondt.

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  tear down

  To completely destroy or remove a building or structure.

  At fuldstændigt ødelægge eller fjerne en bygning eller struktur.

  The house on the corner is going to be torn down.

  Huset på hjørnet skal rives ned.

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  tear into

  to criticize someone very harshly or aggressively

  at kritisere nogen meget hårdt eller aggressivt

  Amanda tore into her husband for flirting with other women.

  Amanda skældte voldsomt ud på sin mand for at flirte med andre kvinder.

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  tear up

  to break something into small pieces by pulling it apart, usually with your hands.

  At rive noget i små stykker ved at trække det fra hinanden, som regel med hænderne.

  Callisa tore Carlos's letter up in anger.

  Callisa rev Carlos’ brev itu i vrede.

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  tell off

  To speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.

  At tale vredt til nogen, fordi de har gjort noget forkert.

  The teacher told the student off for talking during the lesson.

  Læreren skældte eleven ud for at snakke i timen.

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  tell on

  to inform someone in authority about another person's bad or wrong behavior, often to get them in trouble

  At fortælle en autoritetsperson om en andens dårlige opførsel, ofte for at få dem i problemer.

  Meryl told on Alex for trying to cheat on the test.

  Meryl sladrede om Alex for at forsøge at snyde til prøven.

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  tense up

  to become nervous or have your muscles become tight because you are worried or anxious

  at blive nervøs eller få spændte muskler fordi du er bekymret eller ængstelig

  I always tense up before a piano competition.

  Jeg spænder op hver gang før en klaverkonkurrence.

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  thin out

  to make something less crowded or less thick by removing some parts or people

  at gøre noget mindre tæt eller mindre overfyldt ved at fjerne nogle dele eller personer

  We need to thin out the crowd so everyone has more space.

  Vi er nødt til at tynde ud i menneskemængden, så alle har mere plads.

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  think of

  to remember or have someone or something in your mind; to consider someone or something.

  At huske eller have nogen/noget i tankerne; at overveje nogen/noget.

  I often think of my family when I'm far from home.

  Jeg tænker ofte på min familie, når jeg er langt hjemmefra.

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  think out

  to carefully plan or consider all the details of something before making a decision or taking action

  at planlægge eller overveje alle detaljer omhyggeligt, før man træffer en beslutning eller handler

  The judge decided that the defendant had thought out the crime very thoroughly.

  Dommeren vurderede, at den tiltalte havde gennemtænkt forbrydelsen meget grundigt.

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  think over

  to spend some time considering something carefully before making a decision

  at bruge tid på at overveje noget grundigt, før du træffer en beslutning

  Have you thought over the job offer?

  Har du overvejet jobtilbuddet?

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  think up

  to invent or imagine something, especially a new idea, excuse, or plan

  at finde på eller forestille sig noget, især en ny idé, undskyldning eller plan

  We're going to have to think up a really good excuse for why we've been away so long.

  Vi bliver nødt til at finde på en virkelig god undskyldning for, hvorfor vi har været væk så længe.

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  thrash about

  to move your body wildly and uncontrollably, often because you are upset, scared, or in pain.

  At bevæge din krop voldsomt og ukontrolleret, ofte fordi du er ked af det, bange eller har ondt.

  Beth thrashes about in her sleep.

  Beth fægter omkring i sin søvn.

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  throw away

  To get rid of something that you do not want or need anymore by putting it in the trash.

  At slippe af med noget, du ikke længere vil have eller har brug for, ved at smide det i skraldespanden.

  Don't forget to throw away the empty bottles when you clean up.

  Glem ikke at smide ud de tomme flasker, når du rydder op.

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  throw off

  To get rid of an illness by recovering from it.

  At slippe af med en sygdom ved at komme sig.

  Has Elizabeth still not thrown off her cold?

  Har Elizabeth stadig ikke kommet sig over sin forkølelse?

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  throw out

  to make someone leave a place, such as a home, building, or event, often because they did something wrong

  at få nogen til at forlade et sted, som et hjem, en bygning eller en begivenhed, ofte fordi de gjorde noget forkert

  The teacher threw out the student for being disruptive in class.

  Læreren smed eleven ud for at forstyrre undervisningen.

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  throw up

  To bring food or liquid out of your stomach and through your mouth, usually because you are sick. Synonym: 'vomit'.

  At få mad eller væske op fra maven og ud gennem munden, normalt fordi man er syg. Synonym: 'kaste op'.

  Jose threw up all night because he had the stomach flu.

  Jose kastede op hele natten, fordi han havde maveinfluenza.

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  tick off

  To put a mark (✓) next to something on a list to show it has been checked or completed. It is similar to 'check off'.

  At sætte et flueben (✓) ud for noget på en liste for at vise, det er kontrolleret eller gennemført. Ligner 'afkrydse'.

  Make sure to tick off each assignment after you finish it.

  Sørg for at afkrydse hver opgave, når du er færdig.

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  tidy up

  to make a place or something clean and organized by putting things in their proper place

  at gøre et sted eller noget rent og organiseret ved at sætte tingene på deres rette plads

  My mother always tells me to tidy up my bedroom.

  Min mor siger altid, jeg skal rydde op på mit værelse.

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  tie down

  To limit someone's freedom or prevent them from doing what they want.

  At begrænse nogens frihed eller forhindre dem i at gøre, hvad de vil.

  My relationship is tying me down.

  Mit forhold binder mig ned.

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  tie in

  to be connected or go well together with something else

  at være forbundet med eller gå godt sammen med noget andet

  How does this work tie in with the larger project that we're focusing on?

  Hvordan hænger dette arbejde sammen med det større projekt, vi fokuserer på?

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  tie up

  To keep someone or something so busy or occupied that they cannot do anything else.

  At holde nogen eller noget så optaget, at de ikke kan gøre noget andet.

  Work is keeping me a bit tied up at the moment, so I'll have to take a raincheck on tonight's dinner.

  Arbejdet har gjort mig lidt optaget i øjeblikket, så jeg må tage regncheck på middagen i aften.

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  tie up

  To fasten or secure someone or something firmly with rope or string so that they cannot move.

  At fastgøre nogen eller noget sikkert med reb eller snor, så de ikke kan bevæge sig.

  Tie up the boat so it doesn't drift away.

  Bind båden fast, så den ikke driver væk.

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  time off

  Time off means a period when you are not working or do not have to go to school, often to rest or take care of personal things.

  Fri betyder en periode, hvor du ikke arbejder eller ikke skal i skole, ofte for at hvile eller tage dig af personlige ting.

  Maria asked for time off from work to go on vacation.

  Maria bad om fri fra arbejde for at tage på ferie.

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  time out

  To stop what you are doing and take a short break, especially to rest or calm down.

  At stoppe det du laver og tage en kort pause, især for at hvile eller falde ned.

  Time out! I think we all need to take a few minutes to cool down before things escalate out of control.

  Pause! Jeg synes, vi alle har brug for et par minutter til at køle ned, før tingene løber løbsk.

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  tip off

  to secretly give someone a warning or information, usually about something bad or illegal that is going to happen

  at give nogen et advarsel eller en oplysning i hemmelighed, ofte om noget dårligt eller ulovligt der vil ske

  Who tipped off the police that I was hiding the suspect?

  Hvem gav besked til politiet om, at jeg skjulte den mistænkte?

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  tip over

  To accidentally or purposely make someone or something fall onto its side or upside down.

  At få nogen eller noget til ved et uheld eller med vilje at vælte på siden eller på hovedet.

  Be careful not to tip over the bottle or the liquid will spill.

  Vær forsigtig med ikke at vælte flasken, ellers spilder væsken.

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  tire out

  to make someone very tired or exhausted

  at gøre nogen meget træt eller udmattet

  Running after small children all day can really tire you out.

  At løbe efter små børn hele dagen kan virkelig trætte dig ud.

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  tone down

  to make something less strong, less forceful, or less extreme; to make something gentler or more moderate

  at gøre noget mindre stærkt, mindre kraftfuldt eller mindre ekstremt; at gøre noget mildere eller mere moderat

  You need to tone down your language if you want people to listen to you.

  Du er nødt til at dæmpe dit sprog, hvis du vil have folk til at lytte til dig.

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  tone up

  to make your muscles firmer, stronger, and look better by doing exercise

  at gøre dine muskler fastere, stærkere og se bedre ud ved at træne

  Caroline could see how she had toned up since starting her daily gym routine.

  Caroline kunne se, hvordan hun havde strammet op siden hun startede sin daglige træningsrutine.

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  top off

  to finish something in a special or memorable way, especially by adding a final touch or event

  at afslutte noget på en særlig eller mindeværdig måde, især ved at tilføje en afsluttende detalje eller begivenhed

  To top off the night, the newly-weds celebrated with expensive champagne.

  For at runde aftenen af fejrede de nygifte med dyr champagne.

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  toss away

  To get rid of something or someone by throwing them away because you don't want or need them.

  At skille sig af med noget eller nogen ved at smide dem væk, fordi man ikke vil have eller har brug for dem.

  You can't toss me away like a piece of trash.

  Du kan ikke bare smide mig væk som et stykke affald.

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  toss in

  To quickly add or include something, often casually or without much preparation.

  At hurtigt tilføje eller inkludere noget, ofte afslappet eller uden meget forberedelse.

  Toss in some croutons before serving the soup.

  Smid nogle croutoner i før servering af suppen.

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  touch on

  to mention or briefly talk about a subject in speech or writing

  at nævne eller kort omtale et emne i tale eller skrift

  My suggestions touch on the issue that was raised at yesterday's meeting.

  Mine forslag berører det spørgsmål, der blev rejst på gårsdagens møde.

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  touch up

  to make small changes or improvements to something, usually to improve its appearance or fix minor problems

  At lave små ændringer eller forbedringer på noget, typisk for at gøre det pænere eller rette små problemer.

  The photos had been so heavily touched up that I didn't even recognize myself!

  Billederne var blevet så kraftigt redigeret, at jeg ikke engang kunne genkende mig selv!

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  toy with

  to think about or consider something casually, without making a serious decision

  at tænke på eller overveje noget uforpligtende, uden at beslutte sig seriøst

  I've toyed with the idea of quitting my job and traveling the world.

  Jeg har leget med tanken om at sige mit job op og rejse jorden rundt.

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  track down

  to find someone or something after searching for them, especially when it is difficult.

  At finde nogen eller noget efter at have ledt, især når det er svært.

  The police were able to track the suspect down after a long investigation.

  Politiet var i stand til at spore den mistænkte op efter en lang efterforskning.

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  travel along

  to move from one place to another by following a specific road, path, or route

  at bevæge sig fra et sted til et andet ved at følge en bestemt vej, sti eller rute

  Mike and June plan to travel along the coastline of Greece in the summer.

  Mike og June planlægger at rejse langs den græske kyst om sommeren.

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  trigger off

  to cause something to start suddenly, usually a series of events or a reaction.

  At få noget til at starte pludseligt, normalt en række begivenheder eller en reaktion.

  The news of the layoffs triggered off protests among the workers.

  Nyheden om fyringerne udløste protester blandt arbejderne.

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  trim down

  to make something smaller or less by removing extra parts; to reduce the size or amount of something

  at gøre noget mindre ved at fjerne unødvendige dele; at reducere størrelsen eller mængden af noget

  I need to trim down my essay to fit the word limit.

  Jeg skal skære ned på mit essay for at overholde ordgrænsen.

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  trip up

  To make someone stumble or fall by catching their foot, or to make someone make a mistake.

  At få nogen til at snuble eller falde, eller at få nogen til at begå en fejl.

  Be careful not to trip up on the loose rug.

  Vær forsigtig med ikke at snuble over det løse tæppe.

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  try for

  to attempt to achieve or get something, usually a prize, award, or position.

  At forsøge at opnå eller få noget, typisk en præmie, en udmærkelse eller en stilling.

  I'm going to try for straight As this semester.

  Jeg vil gå efter rene 12-taller i dette semester.

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  try on

  to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good before you buy or wear it

  at tage et stykke tøj på for at se, om det passer eller ser godt ud, før du køber eller bruger det

  May I try on this dress?

  Må jeg prøve denne kjole på?

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  try out

  to use or do something to see if you like it or if it works well.

  At bruge eller gøre noget for at se, om du kan lide det, eller om det fungerer godt.

  I want to try out that new restaurant this weekend.

  Jeg vil gerne prøve den nye restaurant i weekenden.

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  try out

  to compete or audition to become part of a team, group, or show.

  At konkurrere eller gå til audition for at blive en del af et hold, en gruppe eller et show.

  Penny tries out for lots of television shows because she wants to be an actress.

  Penny prøver til mange tv-shows, fordi hun gerne vil være skuespillerinde.

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  tuck in

  To start eating food with enthusiasm, especially when you are hungry. Often used informally at mealtimes.

  At begynde at spise med entusiasme, især når man er sulten. Bruges ofte uformelt ved måltider.

  Dinner is ready. Tuck in, everyone!

  Aftensmaden er klar. Tag for jer, alle sammen!

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  tune in

  To set your radio, TV, or other device to a particular channel or station so you can listen or watch a broadcast.

  At indstille din radio, tv eller anden enhed til en bestemt kanal eller station for at lytte til eller se en udsendelse.

  Tune in at 8 PM to watch the live football match.

  Tænd for kl. 20 for at se fodboldkampen live.

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  turn around

  to change direction and go back the opposite way, or to make someone or something do this.

  at ændre retning og gå tilbage den modsatte vej, eller få nogen/noget til det.

  Turn around so I can see your face.

  Vend dig om, så jeg kan se dit ansigt.

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  turn away

  to move your body or face so that you are not looking at someone or something

  at flytte din krop eller dit ansigt, så du ikke kigger på nogen eller noget

  Turn away from Shaun and focus on your work.

  Venligst vend dig væk fra Shaun og fokusér på dit arbejde.

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  turn away

  to stop being involved with something or to reject it; to choose not to support or be part of something anymore.

  At stoppe med at være involveret i noget eller at afvise det; at vælge ikke længere at støtte eller være en del af noget.

  Mackenzie has turned away from her job as a doctor and is becoming a politician.

  Mackenzie har vendt sig væk fra sit job som læge og bliver politiker.

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  turn away

  to refuse to allow someone to enter a place or take part in something.

  At nægte nogen adgang til et sted eller deltagelse i noget.

  We were turned away at the entrance because the concert was sold out.

  Vi blev afvist ved indgangen, fordi koncerten var udsolgt.

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  turn down

  to make something, like the volume or temperature, lower or less strong

  at gøre noget, fx lydstyrke eller temperatur, lavere eller mindre stærk

  Please turn down the air conditioning.

  Vær sød at skru ned for airconditionen.

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  turn in

  To give something to someone in authority or to the proper place, or to report someone to the authorities.

  At aflevere noget til autoriteten eller det rette sted, eller at melde nogen til myndighederne.

  I turned my homework in before the deadline.

  Jeg har afleveret min lektie inden fristen.

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  turn off

  to make someone lose interest in or dislike something or someone.

  At få nogen til at miste interessen for eller begynde at mislike noget eller nogen.

  Her attitude has turned me off.

  Hendes attitude har slukket for mig.

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  turn off

  To stop a machine or device from working by pressing a button or switch. Synonym: 'switch off'.

  At stoppe en maskine eller enhed ved at trykke på en knap eller kontakt. Synonym: 'slukke'.

  Remember to turn off the television before you go out.

  Husk at slukke for fjernsynet, før du går ud.

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  turn off

  to leave one road and start driving on another road

  at forlade en vej og begynde at køre på en anden

  Turn off the highway at the next exit.

  Kør fra motorvejen ved næste afkørsel.

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  turn on

  to make a device start working by switching a button or control; to start something such as a machine or light.

  At få en enhed til at begynde at virke ved at trykke på en knap eller kontakt; at starte noget som en maskine eller et lys.

  Could you turn on the TV? I want to watch the news.

  Kan du tænde for fjernsynet? Jeg vil gerne se nyhederne.

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  turn on

  to suddenly attack or become hostile towards someone or something, especially someone you were previously friendly with.

  at angribe eller blive fjendtlig over for nogen eller noget pludseligt, især nogen du tidligere har været venlig overfor.

  In the argument, she suddenly turned on her best friend and started shouting.

  Under skænderiet vendte hun sig pludselig mod sin bedste veninde og begyndte at råbe.

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  turn on

  to make someone interested in something for the first time

  at gøre nogen interesseret i noget for første gang

  My previous girlfriend turned me on to musical theatre.

  Min tidligere kæreste introducerede mig til musikteater.

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  turn out

  to come together or gather for a public event or activity

  at mødes eller samle sig til en offentlig begivenhed eller aktivitet

  A large crowd is expected to turn out for the royal wedding.

  Der forventes et stort publikum, der vil møde op til det kongelige bryllup.

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  turn out

  To switch off a light or electrical device.

  At slukke et lys eller et elektrisk apparat.

  Remember to turn out the lights before you leave the room.

  Husk at slukke lyset, før du forlader rummet.

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  turn out

  to happen in a particular way or to be discovered as a result; often used when the truth or result is different from what was expected.

  at ske på en bestemt måde eller blive opdaget som resultat; bruges ofte når sandheden eller resultatet er anderledes end forventet.

  He turned out to be a really nice person, even though I was nervous to meet him.

  Han viste sig at være en virkelig flink person, selvom jeg var nervøs for at møde ham.

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  turn out

  to make or produce something, especially in large quantities

  at fremstille eller producere noget, især i store mængder

  The factory turns out thousands of smartphones every week.

  Fabrikken producerer tusindvis af smartphones hver uge.

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  turn over

  to move someone or something so that the other side is facing up or visible

  at flytte nogen eller noget, så den anden side vender opad eller er synlig

  The nurses turned me over to administer the injection.

  Sygeplejerskerne vendte mig om for at give injektionen.

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  turn over

  to make a particular amount of money from sales in a business during a certain period

  at tjene et bestemt beløb på salg i en virksomhed over en bestemt periode

  How much money does your shop turn over each month?

  Hvor mange penge omsætter din butik for hver måned?

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  turn over

  to start running, especially when talking about an engine; also, to flip something to the other side.

  At begynde at køre, især om en motor; også at vende noget om på den anden side.

  The engine was turning over but the car wouldn't start.

  Motoren drev rundt, men bilen startede ikke.

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  turn over

  to feel nervous or uncomfortable in your stomach, often because of strong emotions like fear, excitement, or anxiety

  at føle sig nervøs eller utilpas i maven, ofte på grund af stærke følelser som frygt, spænding eller angst

  My stomach has been turning over all morning because I'm so nervous about the exam.

  Min mave har vendt sig hele morgenen, fordi jeg er så nervøs for eksamen.

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  turn over

  To give someone to the authorities, such as the police.

  At give nogen til myndighederne, såsom politiet.

  We're going to have to turn you over to the police.

  Vi bliver nødt til at overgive dig til politiet.

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  turn over

  To think about something carefully before making a decision.

  At tænke grundigt over noget, før man træffer en beslutning.

  Turn it over in your mind and let me know what you think.

  Overvej det grundigt og fortæl mig, hvad du synes.

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  turn to

  To start doing or using something, especially when you need help or a solution.

  At begynde at gøre eller bruge noget, især når du har brug for hjælp eller en løsning.

  When I have a problem, I usually turn to my best friend for advice.

  Når jeg har et problem, plejer jeg at henvende mig til min bedste ven for råd.

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  turn up

  to discover or find something unexpectedly, especially during a search or investigation.

  At opdage eller finde noget uventet, især under en søgning eller undersøgelse.

  The police investigation has turned up some important clues.

  Politiets efterforskning har fundet frem til nogle vigtige spor.

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  up to

  To be doing or involved in something (often used to ask about someone's activities).

  At være i gang med eller involveret i noget (ofte brugt til at spørge, hvad nogen laver).

  What have you been up to lately?

  Hvad har du været i gang med på det seneste?

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  urge on

  To strongly encourage someone to do something or to push them to take a particular action.

  At opfordre nogen kraftigt til at gøre noget eller skubbe dem til at tage en bestemt handling.

  The coach urged the team on during the last few minutes of the game.

  Træneren opildnede holdet videre i de sidste minutter af kampen.

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  use up

  to finish or consume all of something so that nothing is left

  at bruge eller forbruge alt af noget, så der intet er tilbage

  We used up all the milk, so we need to buy more.

  Vi har brugt al mælken, så vi skal købe mere.

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  usher in

  to cause or introduce something new or important, especially when starting a new period, event, or change

  at forårsage eller introducere noget nyt eller vigtigt, især når man starter en ny periode, begivenhed eller forandring

  The new millennium ushered in many changes in the way we live.

  Det nye årtusinde indledte mange ændringer i den måde, vi lever på.

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  usher out

  to kindly guide or lead someone out of a place, such as a building or room

  at venligt føre eller guide nogen ud af et sted, såsom en bygning eller et rum

  The staff ushered out the audience after the concert was over.

  Personalet fulgte publikum ud efter koncerten var slut.

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  vomit up

  to bring food or liquid from the stomach out through the mouth, usually because you are sick. 'Vomit up' means the same as 'throw up'.

  At bringe mad eller væske op fra maven gennem munden, ofte fordi du er syg. 'Vomit up' betyder det samme som 'throw up'.

  Jose vomited up her dinner because she felt very sick.

  Jose kastede op efter middagen, fordi hun følte sig meget syg.

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  vote in

  To choose someone or something for a position by voting in an official election.

  At vælge nogen eller noget til en stilling ved at stemme ved et officielt valg.

  They voted in a new mayor last night.

  De valgte en ny borgmester ind i går aftes.

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  vouch for

  to say that you believe someone or something is good, honest, or true, usually based on your own experience

  at sige at du tror, at nogen eller noget er god, ærlig eller sand, normalt baseret på din egen erfaring

  I need you to vouch for my whereabouts that night at the trial.

  Jeg har brug for, at du går god for hvor jeg var den nat i retten.

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  wait on

  to serve someone, especially by bringing them food or drinks in a restaurant or at home

  at betjene nogen, især ved at bringe dem mad eller drikke på en restaurant eller derhjemme

  The waiter came to wait on us at the restaurant.

  Tjeneren kom for at betjene os på restauranten.

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  wake up

  to stop sleeping and become conscious; to make someone stop sleeping.

  At holde op med at sove og blive bevidst; at vække nogen.

  What time do you usually wake up during the week?

  Hvornår plejer du at vågne op i løbet af ugen?

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  walk about

  to walk or move around a place with no special purpose or direction, often just exploring or passing time. Synonym: 'walk around'.

  At gå eller bevæge sig rundt et sted uden et bestemt formål eller retning, ofte bare for at udforske eller slå tiden ihjel. Synonym: 'vandre rundt'.

  Mallory walked about the garden while Alistair finished breakfast.

  Mallory gik rundt i haven, mens Alistair spiste færdig.

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  walk away

  to leave a person, place, or situation by moving away, usually on foot, often because you don't want to deal with them or it anymore

  at forlade en person, et sted eller en situation ved at gå væk, ofte fordi du ikke længere vil beskæftige dig med det eller dem

  Don't walk away from me while I'm talking to you!

  Du må ikke gå væk fra mig, mens jeg taler til dig!

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  walk off

  to leave a place or situation suddenly and by walking, often without telling anyone

  at forlade et sted eller en situation pludseligt ved at gå, ofte uden at fortælle nogen det

  Why did you just walk off without waiting for me?

  Hvorfor gik du bare uden at vente på mig?

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  walk off

  to take something that isn't yours without asking or without anyone noticing, usually by leaving with it

  at tage noget, der ikke er dit, uden at spørge eller uden at nogen lægger mærke til det, ofte ved at gå væk med det

  It looks like someone walked off with my lunch from the office fridge.

  Det ser ud til, at nogen har taget min frokost fra kontorets køleskab.

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  walk out

  to leave a place or stop doing something because you are angry or do not agree with it; often used when people stop working as a form of protest (go on strike).

  At forlade et sted eller stoppe med at gøre noget, fordi man er vred eller uenig; ofte brugt når folk stopper med at arbejde som protest (strejke).

  The factory workers walked out in protest of their low wages.

  Fabriksarbejderne forlod arbejdet i protest mod deres lave løn.

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  walk over

  to defeat someone or something very easily, without much effort

  at besejre nogen eller noget meget let, uden større anstrengelse

  Bruce walked over the other teams in the debate contest.

  Bruce overkørte de andre hold i debatkonkurrencen.

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  wall in

  To surround or enclose something or someone by building a wall around them.

  At omgive eller indhegne noget eller nogen ved at bygge en mur omkring dem.

  We're going to wall in our front garden to make it more private.

  Vi vil mure vores forhave ind for at gøre den mere privat.

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  ward off

  To prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from affecting you, especially by taking action.

  At forhindre noget ubehageligt eller farligt i at påvirke dig, især ved at tage handling.

  She wore a scarf to ward off the cold.

  Hun havde et tørklæde på for at afværge kulden.

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  warm to

  To gradually start liking someone or something, or to become more interested in them.

  At begynde gradvist at holde af nogen eller noget, eller blive mere interesseret i dem.

  It took a few weeks, but Henry's mother finally warmed to the idea of her son dating someone from a different country.

  Det tog et par uger, men Henrys mor varmede op til tanken om, at hendes søn datede én fra et andet land.

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  warm up

  to make a machine, device, or room reach a suitable or comfortable temperature before using it.

  At få en maskine, enhed eller et rum op på en passende eller behagelig temperatur før brug.

  It's good to warm up your car on cold mornings before driving.

  Det er en god idé at varme op din bil på kolde morgener før du kører.

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  warm up

  To do gentle exercises to get your body ready before doing more intense physical activity.

  At lave lette øvelser for at gøre kroppen klar, før du laver mere intens fysisk aktivitet.

  You should always warm up before you start running.

  Du bør altid varme op før du begynder at løbe.

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  warm up

  To make something or someone warmer, usually by heating or moving.

  At gøre noget eller nogen varmere, typisk ved at opvarme eller bevæge.

  Please warm my coffee up again for me.

  Vær sød at varme min kaffe op igen for mig.

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  wash away

  To remove dirt or something unwanted from a surface by using water.

  At fjerne snavs eller noget uønsket fra en overflade ved hjælp af vand.

  Wash away your muddy footprints before coming inside.

  Vask dine mudrede fodspor væk, før du går ind.

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  wash down

  To drink something in order to help swallow food or medicine more easily.

  At drikke noget for lettere at kunne sluge mad eller medicin.

  She washed down the sandwich with a cup of tea.

  Hun skyllede sandwichen ned med en kop te.

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  wash off

  To remove dirt, stains, or substances from the surface of something by using water or another liquid.

  At fjerne snavs, pletter eller stoffer fra overfladen af noget ved at bruge vand eller anden væske.

  I need to wash off this paint before it dries on my hands.

  Jeg skal lige vaske denne maling af, før den tørrer på mine hænder.

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  wash out

  to remove, damage, or destroy something by the force of water

  at fjerne, beskadige eller ødelægge noget med vandets kraft

  The house was washed out by the flood.

  Huset blev vasket væk af oversvømmelsen.

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  wash out

  to cancel or stop an event because of heavy rain or bad weather

  at aflyse eller stoppe en begivenhed på grund af kraftig regn eller dårligt vejr

  The baseball game was washed out because it started raining hard.

  Baseballkampen blev aflyst på grund af regn.

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  wash out

  to lose color or brightness, especially because of washing something many times.

  at miste farve eller lysstyrke, især fordi noget er vasket mange gange.

  That dress is starting to look a bit washed out.

  Den kjole begynder at se lidt falmet ud.

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  wash out

  to make someone very tired or exhausted

  at gøre nogen meget træt eller udmattet

  I was completely washed out by the time I got home from work.

  Jeg var fuldstændig udmattet, da jeg kom hjem fra arbejde.

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  wash up

  to clean your hands, face, or sometimes your body, usually with soap and water

  at rengøre dine hænder, ansigt eller nogle gange din krop, normalt med sæbe og vand

  Make sure to wash up before dinner.

  Sørg for at vaske dig før aftensmaden.

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  wash up

  (mainly British English) to clean the dishes, cups, and cutlery after a meal using water and soap.

  (hovedsageligt britisk engelsk) at vaske tallerkener, kopper og bestik op efter et måltid med vand og sæbe.

  Since you cooked dinner, I'll wash up the dishes.

  Nu hvor du lavede aftensmad, vil jeg vaske op.

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  watch out

  to be careful and pay attention to possible danger or problems around you

  at være forsigtig og opmærksom på mulige farer eller problemer omkring dig

  Watch out for cars when you cross the street.

  Pas på bilerne, når du krydser vejen.

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  watch over

  to look after or protect someone or something to make sure they are safe

  at passe på eller beskytte nogen eller noget for at sikre, at de er sikre

  Please could you watch over my suitcases while I go to the bathroom?

  Kan du venligst holde øje med mine kufferter, mens jeg går på toilettet?

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  water down

  to make something weaker or less strong by adding water or by changing it, often to make it easier to accept or less powerful

  at gøre noget svagere eller mindre kraftfuldt ved at tilsætte vand eller ændre det, ofte for at gøre det lettere at acceptere eller mindre stærkt

  The company decided to water down the report before publishing it.

  Virksomheden besluttede at udvande rapporten, før den blev offentliggjort.

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  wave off

  To dismiss someone or something as not important, or to ignore them in a casual way.

  At affærdige nogen eller noget som uvigtigt eller ignorere dem på en afslappet måde.

  When I saw Adam in the shop today, he waved me off like he didn't care.

  Da jeg så Adam i butikken i dag, viftede han mig væk, som om det ikke betød noget.

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  wear away

  to slowly remove or reduce something by long or repeated use, rubbing, or exposure.

  Langsomt fjerne eller reducere noget gennem langvarig eller gentagen brug, slid eller eksponering.

  I need to replace the tires on my car before they wear away completely.

  Jeg skal skifte dækkene på min bil, inden de er slidt helt væk.

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  wear down

  To gradually make someone feel tired, weak, or less confident, or to make something become thinner or weaker by repeated use.

  At få nogen til gradvist at føle sig træt, svag eller mindre selvsikker, eller at gøre noget tyndere eller svagere gennem gentagen brug.

  My job is really starting to wear me down.

  Mit job er virkelig begyndt at slide mig ned.

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  wear off

  To gradually disappear or become less over time, especially after starting out strong.

  At forsvinde gradvist eller blive mindre over tid, især efter at have startet stærkt.

  The smell of her perfume wore off after a few hours.

  Duften af hendes parfume forsvandt efter et par timer.

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  wear on

  If time wears on, it seems to pass slowly, especially when you are waiting for something or feeling bored.

  Hvis tiden sneglede sig afsted, virker det som om den går langsomt, især når du venter på noget eller keder dig.

  The movie seemed to wear on for hours.

  Filmen syntes at trække ud i flere timer.

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  wear out

  To make someone very tired or to use something so much that it becomes unusable.

  At gøre nogen meget træt eller bruge noget så meget, at det bliver ubrugeligt.

  My job is really starting to wear me out.

  Mit job begynder virkelig at slide mig op.

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  weed out

  To remove people or things that are not wanted or not good enough from a group.

  At fjerne personer eller ting, der ikke er ønskede eller gode nok, fra en gruppe.

  The company weeded out less productive workers last year.

  Virksomheden sigtede de mindre produktive medarbejdere fra sidste år.

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  weigh down

  to make someone feel worried, sad, or stressed because of problems or responsibilities

  at få nogen til at føle sig bekymret, trist eller stresset på grund af problemer eller ansvar

  Worrying about money has been weighing me down lately.

  Bekymringer om penge har tungt mig ned på det seneste.

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  weigh on

  To make someone feel worried or anxious about something for a long time.

  At få nogen til at føle sig bekymret eller ængstelig over noget i lang tid.

  Harry's financial problems were weighing on his mind.

  Harrys økonomiske problemer tyngede hans sind.

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  weight down

  To make something or someone heavy by putting weight on them, so they can't move or are harder to move.

  At gøre noget eller nogen tung ved at lægge vægt på, så de ikke kan flytte sig eller er sværere at flytte.

  Please weight down the picnic blanket so it doesn't fly away.

  Vær venlig at tunge ned picnictæppet, så det ikke flyver væk.

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  well up

  to suddenly start feeling a strong emotion, especially when you begin to cry or almost cry

  pludselig begynde at føle en stærk følelse, især når du begynder at græde eller næsten græder

  Amy could feel her eyes welling up as the bride and groom said their vows.

  Amy kunne mærke sine øjne fyldes med tårer, da bruden og gommen sagde deres løfter.

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  wheel around

  to turn quickly to face a different direction, especially by turning your body around

  At vende sig hurtigt om for at se i en anden retning, især ved at dreje kroppen.

  Annette wheeled around and ran when she saw Duncan, whom she wanted to avoid.

  Annette vendte sig hurtigt om og løb, da hun så Duncan, som hun ønskede at undgå.

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  wheel around

  to push someone or something, like a person in a wheelchair or a cart, from place to place using wheels

  at skubbe nogen eller noget, som en person i kørestol eller en vogn, fra sted til sted ved hjælp af hjul

  I wheeled my brother around the hospital after his surgery.

  Jeg trillede min bror rundt på hospitalet efter hans operation.

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  whip through

  to finish something very quickly and easily, often without paying much attention to details

  At færdiggøre noget meget hurtigt og nemt, ofte uden at lægge særlig vægt på detaljerne

  Gary whipped through his homework so he could play computer games with his friends.

  Gary fløj igennem sine lektier, så han kunne spille computerspil med sine venner.

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  whip up

  to make or prepare something very quickly, especially food or something simple.

  At lave eller forberede noget meget hurtigt, især mad eller noget simpelt.

  Vanessa often whips up a salad for dinner when she's in a hurry.

  Vanessa smækker hurtigt en salat sammen til aftensmad, når hun har travlt.

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  whirl around

  to spin or turn quickly in a circle, or to make someone or something do this

  at snurre eller dreje hurtigt rundt, eller få nogen/noget til at gøre det

  John whirled Stephanie around the dance floor.

  John snurrede Stephanie rundt på dansegulvet.

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  whisk away

  to take someone or something somewhere quickly and suddenly, often to a different place

  at tage nogen eller noget et sted hurtigt og pludseligt, ofte til et andet sted

  Harry whisked his girlfriend away for a romantic weekend.

  Harry tog sin kæreste væk på en romantisk weekend.

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  whisk by

  to pass by someone or something very quickly and smoothly.

  At passere nogen eller noget meget hurtigt og smidigt.

  The sports car whisked by us on the highway.

  Sportsvognen susede forbi os på motorvejen.

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  whisk off

  To quickly remove something from a surface or from someone, usually by brushing or wiping.

  At fjerne noget hurtigt fra en overflade eller fra nogen, ofte ved at børste eller tørre.

  She whisked off the crumbs from the table.

  Hun børstede hurtigt krummerne af bordet.

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  whittle away

  to gradually reduce or remove something, usually in small amounts

  at gradvist reducere eller fjerne noget, typisk i små mængder

  Over the years, their savings were whittled away by unexpected expenses.

  Over årene blev deres opsparing gradvist udhulet af uventede udgifter.

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  whizz along

  To move very quickly, especially referring to vehicles or people traveling fast.

  At bevæge sig meget hurtigt, især med henvisning til køretøjer eller personer, der rejser hurtigt.

  The train whizzed along the tracks at high speed.

  Toget susede afsted på skinnerne med høj fart.

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  win over

  to persuade someone to support you or to like your idea

  at overbevise nogen om at støtte dig eller kunne lide din idé

  You need to win over the public if you want to be president one day.

  Du er nødt til at vinde offentligheden over, hvis du vil være præsident en dag.

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  wind up

  to finish or bring something, such as an event or activity, to an end

  At afslutte eller bringe noget, som en begivenhed eller aktivitet, til ende.

  As the meeting wound up, people started to gather their things and leave.

  Da mødet sluttede, begyndte folk at samle deres ting og gå.

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  wind up

  To turn or twist something, such as the handle or knob on a clock, to make it work.

  At dreje eller vride noget, såsom håndtaget eller knappen på et ur, for at få det til at virke.

  Don't forget to wind up your watch before you go to bed.

  Glem ikke at trække op dit ur, før du går i seng.

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  wipe away

  To remove something, such as liquid, dirt, or tears, by gently rubbing it with your hand or a cloth.

  At fjerne noget, såsom væske, snavs eller tårer, ved forsigtigt at tørre det væk med hånden eller en klud.

  She used a tissue to wipe away her tears.

  Hun brugte et lommetørklæde til at tørre sine tårer væk.

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  wipe out

  to completely destroy or remove something so that nothing is left

  at ødelægge eller fjerne noget fuldstændigt, så intet er tilbage

  The flood wiped out the entire village.

  Oversvømmelsen udslettede hele landsbyen.

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  wipe up

  To clean a surface by removing liquid or dirt with a cloth or paper towel.

  At rengøre en overflade ved at fjerne væske eller snavs med en klud eller papirhåndklæde.

  Please wipe up the table when you finish eating breakfast.

  Venligst tør op bordet, når du er færdig med at spise morgenmad.

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  wolf down

  To eat something very quickly and often greedily, as if you are very hungry.

  At spise noget meget hurtigt og ofte grådigt, som om du er meget sulten.

  Marina only had a few minutes to wolf down her lunch.

  Marina havde kun et par minutter til at sluge sin frokost i sig.

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  work at

  To put effort and time into improving or achieving something, usually a skill, task, or goal.

  At lægge tid og kræfter i at forbedre eller opnå noget, typisk en færdighed, opgave eller mål.

  Sarah was working at her novel all weekend.

  Sarah arbejdede på sin roman hele weekenden.

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  work off

  To get rid of something, like stress, fat, or a debt, by doing physical activity or hard work.

  At slippe af med noget, som stress, fedt eller gæld, gennem fysisk aktivitet eller hårdt arbejde.

  I go jogging every morning to work off my stress.

  Jeg løber hver morgen for at løbe stresset af.

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  work on

  To spend time and effort trying to improve or complete something.

  At bruge tid og kræfter på at forbedre eller færdiggøre noget.

  Sarah was working on her novel all weekend.

  Sarah arbejdede på sin roman hele weekenden.

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  work out

  to discover or understand the answer to a problem by thinking about it.

  At finde eller forstå svaret på et problem ved at tænke over det.

  Have you managed to work out the answer to the math homework yet?

  Har du formået at finde ud af svaret på matematiklektien endnu?

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  work out

  to do physical exercise, usually in a gym or as part of a fitness routine

  at dyrke fysisk træning, typisk i et fitnesscenter eller som led i en træningsrutine

  I'm not the kind of person who works out every day.

  Jeg er ikke typen, der træner hver dag.

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  work through

  to deal with or solve something that is difficult or takes time by working step by step

  at håndtere eller løse noget svært eller tidskrævende ved at arbejde trin for trin

  I had to work through my tax forms this weekend.

  Jeg var nødt til at arbejde mig igennem mine skattepapirer denne weekend.

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  work up

  to gradually prepare yourself to achieve or do something more difficult or challenging

  at forberede sig gradvist på at opnå eller gøre noget mere vanskeligt eller udfordrende

  Bryan is working up to 100 chin-ups per day.

  Bryan arbejder sig op til 100 chin-ups om dagen.

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  wrap up

  To cover something or someone completely, usually with paper, cloth, or another material.

  At dække noget eller nogen helt, normalt med papir, stof eller et andet materiale.

  Wrap up the food with aluminum foil so that it doesn't spoil.

  Pak maden ind i stanniol, så den ikke bliver dårlig.

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  wrap up

  to finish or complete something, especially a task or an event

  at afslutte eller færdiggøre noget, især en opgave eller en begivenhed

  The meeting wrapped up an hour earlier than expected.

  Mødet blev afsluttet en time tidligere end forventet.

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  wring out

  To remove extra liquid from something by twisting and squeezing it tightly.

  At fjerne overskydende væske fra noget ved at vride og klemme det hårdt.

  Belinda wrung out the clothes before hanging them on the line to dry.

  Belinda vred tøjet op før hun hængte det til tørre.

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  write down

  to put information on paper or in a notebook so you don't forget it

  at skrive information ned på papir eller i en notesbog, så du ikke glemmer det

  You need to write this down because it's not in the textbook.

  Du skal skrive det her ned, fordi det ikke står i lærebogen.

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  write in

  to send a letter, email, or message to an organization or company, especially to give your opinion, ask a question, or request something.

  At sende et brev, en e-mail eller besked til en organisation eller virksomhed, især for at give din mening, stille et spørgsmål eller anmode om noget.

  Write in and let the newspaper know your opinion about their latest article.

  Skriv ind og lad avisen vide, hvad du mener om deres seneste artikel.

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  write off

  to accept that something, especially money or an asset, cannot be recovered or used, usually because it has lost its value or cannot be collected

  at acceptere at noget, især penge eller en aktiv, ikke kan genvindes eller bruges, oftest fordi det har mistet værdi eller ikke kan inddrives

  The bank had to write off a large loan when the company went bankrupt.

  Banken måtte afskrive et stort lån, da virksomheden gik konkurs.

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  write on

  to create a piece of writing that is about a particular person or subject.

  At skabe en skriftlig opgave om en bestemt person eller et bestemt emne.

  You will have to write on the British Royal family for your assignment.

  Du skal skrive om den britiske kongefamilie til din opgave.

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  write out

  to write something completely and clearly, especially so that it is easy to understand or official.

  At skrive noget fuldstændigt og tydeligt, især så det er let at forstå eller officielt.

  Write out your ideas for your novel so that you don't forget them.

  Skriv ned dine idéer til din roman, så du ikke glemmer dem.

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  write up

  To create a detailed written version of something, such as notes, ideas, or reports. Usually, it means organizing information and putting it clearly into writing.

  At lave en detaljeret, skriftlig version af noget, såsom noter, idéer eller rapporter. Det betyder ofte, at man organiserer informationen og skriver det tydeligt ned.

  Write up your ideas for your novel so that you don't forget them.

  Skriv dine idéer til din roman ned, så du ikke glemmer dem.

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  zero in

  to pay very close attention to or focus specifically on a person or thing

  at være meget opmærksom på eller fokusere specifikt på en person eller ting

  Augustus zeroes in on the food whenever he goes to a party.

  Augustus fokuserer altid på maden, når han går til fest.

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  zip by

  to move past someone or something very quickly

  at bevæge sig forbi nogen eller noget meget hurtigt

  The car zipped by so quickly that it blew over our trash can.

  Bilen susede forbi så hurtigt, at den væltede vores skraldespand.

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  zip up

  to close something, like a jacket or a bag, using a zipper.

  At lukke noget, som en jakke eller taske, med en lynlås.

  Zip up your jacket before we go outside.

  Lyn jakken inden vi går udenfor.

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  zoom along

  To move very quickly in a vehicle, often making a lot of noise.

  At bevæge sig meget hurtigt i et køretøj, ofte med meget larm.

  The car zoomed along the highway beside the sea.

  Bilen susede afsted på motorvejen ved havet.

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  zoom in

  to make something appear closer or larger, especially with a camera or device, so you can see more details.

  At få noget til at se tættere på eller større ud, især med et kamera eller en enhed, så du kan se flere detaljer.

  You can zoom in on the city in the map app to see the street names.

  Du kan zoome ind på byen i kortappen for at se gadenavnene.