No. 10,069 in Swedish
högerkrok
A "högerkrok" is a "right hook," referring to a punch delivered with the right hand or a sharp turn to the right.
In a sentence
Han knockades av en högerkrok i boxningsmatchen.
He was knocked out by a right hook in the boxing match.
Refers to a punch delivered with the right hand in boxing.
I politiken nämndes en högerkrok mot budgetförslaget.
In politics, a right hook against the budget proposal was mentioned.
Used metaphorically to describe a significant critique or opposition against something.
Efter hörnet kom en skarp högerkrok på vägen.
After the corner, a sharp right curve on the road followed.
Describes a sudden right turn or curve in a path or road.
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