till lags

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Swedish

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Etymology

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From till (to) +‎ lags ((proper) condition's). Frozen expression from when till governed the genitive.

Adverb

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till lags (not comparable)

  1. pleasing, satisfying
    Man kan inte vara alla till lags
    You can't please everyone

Usage notes

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Usually as vara någon till lags (please someone, e.g. by fulfilling their wishes).

References

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