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Swedish
Etymology
Literally, "to have rye in one's back," from rye bread being considered healthful and hearty food.
Verb
ha råg i ryggen (present har råg i ryggen, preterite hade råg i ryggen, supine haft råg i ryggen, imperative ha råg i ryggen)
- (idiomatic) to have strength (to do what's morally right or the like), to have a bit of backbone
Finns det ingen där med lite råg i ryggen som kan säga till dom att de inte kan bete sig så där?- Isn't there anyone there with a bit of backbone to tell them that they can't behave like that?
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