“ge upp hoppet”

Borta bra men hemma bäst

There's no place like home.

ha is i magen

to keep calm under pressure

slå dövörat till

to turn a deaf ear

stå på egna ben

to stand on one's own feet

Ha en räv bakom örat

To be sly, cunning or mischievous.

vara på tå

to be alert, on one's toes

kasta in handduken

to give up

i dagens läge

currently, as things stand