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Swedish idiom

"Brinner i knutarna"

In English: "Time is of the essence"

Word-for-word translation

"Burning in the joints - It is very hurry."

English equivalent

"Time is of the essence"

Functional equivalent

The English expression conveys the same meaning but uses different imagery.

What does "Brinner i knutarna" mean?

Det är mycket bråttom.

Usage example (in Swedish)

Det brinner i knutarna – vi måste få leveransen klar innan klockan fem!

When to use it

Works when

Vid akut tidsbrist och pressade deadlines

Doesn't work when

När arbetet kan göras i normal tempo utan tidspress

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