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

• lag in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• lag in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• lag in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)