kratta manegen
Meaning: To prepare the ground or circumstances to make it easier for someone to accomplish a task.
Language: Swedish
Literally: to rake the arena
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The phrase draws on the image of a groundskeeper raking a performance arena smooth before an event, clearing obstacles and making conditions favorable.
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