"koka soppa på en spik" meaning in Swedish

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Phrase

Etymology: Since 1807, based on a well-known fairy tale. Literally, "to cook a soup on a nail". Head templates: {{head|sv|phrase|head=koka soppa på en spik}} koka soppa på en spik
  1. to accomplish or produce something through minimal means; to produce something with no or very little available material
    Sense id: en-koka_soppa_på_en_spik-sv-phrase-AjTuUGin Categories (other): Swedish entries with incorrect language header

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