till lags

Swedish

Etymology

From till (“to”) +‎ lags (“(proper) condition's”). Frozen expression from when till governed the genitive.

Adverb

till lags (not comparable)

  1. pleasing, satisfying
    Man kan inte vara alla till lags
    You can't please everyone

Usage notes

Usually as vara någon till lags (please someone, e.g. by fulfilling their wishes).

References

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