lägga vantarna på
Meaning: To get hold of something; to seize or obtain.
Language: Swedish
Literally: to lay mittens on
Category: Body & Senses
Origin: The image is of putting mittened hands on something to claim or grab it.
More idioms — Body & Senses
- ha is i magen — To remain calm and composed under pressure, resisting the urge to act rashly.
- co ślina na język przyniesie — Careless, thoughtless speech; whatever comes to mind without reflection or substance.
- utrzymać język za zębami — To keep silent and refrain from speaking.
- mieć głowę na karku — To be sensible, intelligent, and capable of thinking for oneself.
- trzymać buzię na kłódkę — To keep silent and not reveal a secret.
- policzyć na palcach jednej ręki — To be very few in number; countable on one hand.
More Swedish idioms
- vända kappan efter vinden — To change one's allegiance or principles opportunistically depending on circumstances.
- gräva sin egen grav — To cause one's own ruin or downfall through foolish actions.
- inte göra en fluga förnär — To be harmless and gentle, incapable of hurting even the smallest creature.
- styv i korken — Overly self-confident and arrogant, carrying oneself with unwarranted swagger.
- gå sitt öde till mötes — To face one's destiny, often implying a dramatic or fatal confrontation with what is fate…
- som vatten på en gås — Something that has no effect or makes no impression, sliding off harmlessly.