المعنى
To have a secret advantage.
خلفية ثقافية
In Norway, using an 'ess i ermet' is often seen as a sign of 'smartness' (kløkt) rather than cheating, especially in business. It aligns with the value of being well-prepared. The phrase is ubiquitous in American English. Due to the cultural history of poker in the Wild West, the metaphor is very strong and often used in movies and sports. While the Western idiom is understood, the concept of 'Oku no te' (inner hand) reflects a deeper cultural history of secret techniques in martial arts (Ninjutsu/Bushido). Germans use this idiom frequently in political contexts. It reflects a culture that values deep strategy and 'Hintergrundwissen' (background knowledge).
The 'Reveal' Moment
Use this phrase when you are talking about the *potential* to win. Once the secret is out, you *used* your ace.
Don't over-pluralize
While you can have 'flere ess i ermet', the singular 'et ess' is much more common and idiomatic.
المعنى
To have a secret advantage.
The 'Reveal' Moment
Use this phrase when you are talking about the *potential* to win. Once the secret is out, you *used* your ace.
Don't over-pluralize
While you can have 'flere ess i ermet', the singular 'et ess' is much more common and idiomatic.
Combine with 'Kortene tett til brystet'
A great way to sound native is to say: 'Han holdt kortene tett til brystet fordi han hadde et ess i ermet.' (He kept his cards close to his chest because he had an ace up his sleeve.)
اختبر نفسك
Fyll ut det manglende ordet i idiomet.
Han vant forhandlingene fordi han hadde et ess i _______.
Det riktige ordet er 'ermet'.
Hva betyr det å ha et ess i ermet?
Velg den beste definisjonen:
Idiomet refererer til en skjult strategisk fordel.
Hvilken situasjon passer best for dette uttrykket?
Situasjon: En bedrift skal lansere en ny app, og de har en funksjon som ingen andre apper har.
En unik, skjult funksjon er et perfekt 'ess i ermet'.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Tror du vi kan vinne anbudet? B: Ja, sjefen sa han har et ___ _ _____.
Dette er det mest naturlige idiomet i en profesjonell sammenheng.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينHan vant forhandlingene fordi han hadde et ess i _______.
Det riktige ordet er 'ermet'.
Velg den beste definisjonen:
Idiomet refererer til en skjult strategisk fordel.
Situasjon: En bedrift skal lansere en ny app, og de har en funksjon som ingen andre apper har.
En unik, skjult funksjon er et perfekt 'ess i ermet'.
A: Tror du vi kan vinne anbudet? B: Ja, sjefen sa han har et ___ _ _____.
Dette er det mest naturlige idiomet i en profesjonell sammenheng.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, in modern Norwegian it is almost always positive or neutral, meaning you are well-prepared or clever.
You can, but it's not the standard idiom. People will understand you, but it sounds like a literal statement.
In standard Urban East Norwegian (Oslo), the 't' in definite neuter nouns like 'ermet' is silent.
Yes, it's common in business emails when discussing strategy or competitive advantages.
'Ess' is an ace, 'trumfkort' is a trump card. They are used interchangeably in idioms, but 'ess' is more common.
No, it can be a piece of information, a skill, a person, or a hidden resource.
Yes, this is a standard idiom used across all dialects and regions.
Usually no. It implies a 'win' or a 'success'. If you have a secret that ruins things, it's not really an 'ess'.
You can say 'å trekke esset ut av ermet' or 'å avsløre esset'.
عبارات ذات صلة
å ha et trumfkort på hånd
synonymTo have a trump card in hand.
å ha noe i bakhånd
similarTo have something in reserve.
å legge kortene på bordet
contrastTo lay the cards on the table.
å spille sine kort riktig
builds onTo play one's cards right.
ugler i mosen
similarMischief afoot / something suspicious.
