lägga två strån i kors

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Swedish

Etymology

Literally, "to put two straws as a cross".

Phrase

lägga två strån i kors

  1. (idiomatic) to give a minimum amount of attention or support
    Han lade inte två strån i kors för att hjälpa oss
    He didn't lift a finger to help us

Usage notes

Usually in the negative.