så till den milda grad

Meaning: To such an extent; to a remarkable or extreme degree, often used ironically.

Language: Swedish

Literally: to such a mild degree

Category: The Absurd

Origin: The phrase uses ironic or paradoxical language—calling something extreme a 'mild degree'—to emphasize its intensity.

More idioms — The Absurd

• lägga sig i — To insert oneself into a situation uninvited; to meddle or interfere.
• slåss mot väderkvarnar — To engage in a futile struggle against imaginary or trivial enemies.
• błędne koło — A logical fallacy or impossible situation in which the solution requires solving the prob…
• nic a nic — Not at all; not in the slightest.
• pi razy oko — A rough, approximate measure with little precision; give or take.
• robić dobrą minę do złej gry — To grin and bear it; to pretend a bad situation is acceptable.

More Swedish idioms

• komma till pass — To prove useful or convenient in a particular situation; to be exactly what is needed.
• lika som bär — Identical or nearly identical to each other in appearance or character.
• syna i sömmarna — To examine something with intense, often harsh scrutiny and criticism.
• sätta någon på plats — To rebuke or humble someone by establishing proper order or respect.
• på hal is — In a precarious or dangerous situation that one cannot control or easily escape.
• högt spel — A risky venture or pursuit involving substantial stakes and danger.

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