“glad som en lärka”

Få kalla fötter

To become nervous and back out.

slå näven i bordet

to put one's foot down

i alla fall

anyway, at least

ligga i lä

to be in a safe, advantageous position

Hellre fly än illa fäkta

Better to retreat than to fight a losing battle.

som en fisk på torra land

like a fish out of water

ta ett snack

to have a chat

rädda skinnet

to save one's skin