Meaning of stick i stäv | Babel Free
Definitioner
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straight against (the bow of a ship) not-comparable
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straight against, contrary figuratively, idiomatic, not-comparable
Exempel
“Att avrätta krigsfångar går stick i stäv med våra principer”
To execute prisoners of war is contrary to our principles
“Hans idéer gick stick i stäv med dåtidens”
His ideas ran counter to those of the day
“Mikael tvivlade inte ett ögonblick på att hans kamrat hade åsikter som gick stick i stäv med det mesta i hans egen världsbild.”
Mikael didn't doubt for a moment that his friend had views which went straight against most of his own worldview.
CEFR-nivå
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.