sjunga på sista versen
Meaning: To be near the end of one's life or near the end of something's existence.
Language: Swedish
Literally: to sing on the last verse
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The phrase draws on the image of a song nearing its final verse, suggesting that what is being sung—a life, a relationship, an institution—is approaching its conclusion.
More idioms — Daily Life
- bära eller brista — To succeed or fail; to endure the test or collapse under it.
- ciągnie swój do swego — People naturally gravitate toward and associate with those similar to themselves.
- podbijać bębenka — To flatter someone in an attempt to win their favor.
- na kolanie — Done quickly, crudely, or without proper care; improvised and shoddy.
- papierek lakmusowy — A decisive test that reveals the true nature or quality of something.
- wyrzucić pieniądze w błoto — To waste money on something worthless or futile.
More Swedish idioms
- surt sa räven — To claim that something undesirable was not worth having anyway, as a way of masking disa…
- slåss mot väderkvarnar — To engage in a futile struggle against imaginary or trivial enemies.
- ha is i magen — To remain calm and composed under pressure, resisting the urge to act rashly.
- mitt på ljusan dag — In broad daylight; openly and obviously, not in secret.
- Att glida in på en räkmacka — To have things handed to you without effort.
- Att ha rent mjöl i påsen — To have a clean conscience; nothing to hide.
From our proverbs
- Remove an old tree and it will wither. — Uprooting established traditions or long-standing relationships destroys their vital cont…
- A plant often removed cannot thrive. — Constant uprooting prevents deep roots and steady growth, whether literal or metaphorical.
- A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit. — Honest criticism that stings teaches growth, while flattery disguised as kindness poisons…