med glimten i ögat
Meaning: To say or do something in a joking or cheeky manner, with playful mischief rather than seriousness.
Language: Swedish
Literally: with the glint in the eye
Category: Body & Senses
Origin: The glint in the eye is a visible sign of amusement, mischief, or humor in a person's gaze.
More idioms — Body & Senses
- ha luktat krutrök — To be experienced in battle or conflict; to have been tested under fire.
- reta gallfeber på — To infuriate or enrage someone intensely.
- lägga vantarna på — To get hold of something; to seize or obtain.
- 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.
More Swedish idioms
- få bukt med — To overcome, resolve, or take control of a difficult problem or challenging situation.
- få betalt för gammal ost — To be punished or retaliated against for a past wrong, to receive belated payback.
- tidens tand — The slow decay and wearing away of things through the passage of time, the gradual damage…
- spel för galleriet — To do something misleading or false primarily to impress or deceive an audience or group…
- inte ha en aning — To have no idea or understanding whatsoever about something.
- ingen ko på isen — There is no danger or immediate problem; the situation is safe.
From our compliments & insults
- Joli comme un cœur — Utterly charming or adorable.
- Tu as un cœur d'or — You are genuinely kind and generous.
- Tu déchires — You're awesome — you totally rock.