malört i glädjebägaren

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Swedish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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malört (wormwood) +‎ i (in) +‎ glädjebägaren (the joy cup)

Noun

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malört i glädjebägaren c

  1. (idiomatic) fly in the ointment

Usage notes

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  • Often as "en droppe malört i glädjebägaren" (a drop of wormwood in the joy cup).
  • Possibly more negative compared to smolk i glädjebägaren.

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