lägga på en rem

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Etymology

From lägga (lay) +‎ (on) +‎ en (a) +‎ rem (belt), in reference to connecting a belt from a pulley on a line shaft to a pulley on a machine, thus providing it with power.

Verb

lägga en rem (present lägger på en rem, preterite lade, la på en rem, supine lagt på en rem, imperative lägg på en rem)

  1. (idiomatic) to hurry up
    Synonym: lägga på ett kol
    Arbetet måste vara klart inom en timme, så nu får vi lägga på en rem
    The work must be done within an hour, so we'll have to put on a belt (hurry up)

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