“svälja stoltheten”

visa tänderna

to show one's teeth, to get tough

Vända kappan efter vinden

To change your opinion to follow what is popular.

slå dövörat till

to turn a deaf ear

ta för givet

to take for granted

som en fisk på torra land

like a fish out of water

sjuk som en hund

very sick

Vara på hal is

To be on uncertain or risky ground.

Ta skeden i vacker hand

To accept the situation and do what needs to be done.