kors i taket

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Swedish

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Etymology

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Literally "cross in the ceiling".

Interjection

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kors i taket

  1. An expression of utter surprise and startlement, usually about pleasant surprises but may very well carry an air of sarcasm or irony.
    Synonyms: milda Matilda, milda Amalia
    Kors i taket! Är du ur sängen innan lunch, på en lördag?
    Oh my gosh! Are you out of bed before lunchtime? On a Saturday?