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hide one's light under a bushel in Swedish

hide one's light under a bushel in Swedish is sätta sitt ljus under skäppan, sätta sitt ljus under ena skäppo.

hide one's light under a bushel in Swedish

sätta sitt ljus under skäppan
verb
(idiomatic) To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.
sätta sitt ljus under ena skäppo
verb
(idiomatic) To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.
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What is "hide one's light under a bushel" in Swedish?

"hide one's light under a bushel" in Swedish is sätta sitt ljus under skäppan, sätta sitt ljus under ena skäppo.

Are there other ways to say "hide one's light under a bushel" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "hide one's light under a bushel": sätta sitt ljus under skäppan, sätta sitt ljus under ena skäppo.

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