B1 Idiom Neutral

å kaste blår i øynene

to pull the wool over eyes

Significado

To deceive or mislead someone.

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Contexto cultural

The phrase is widely understood and used in both formal and informal settings. Similar variations exist in Swedish and Danish, reflecting shared agricultural history. In business, it is a strong accusation of bad faith. Journalists use it to critique biased reporting.

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Context is key

Only use this when you are sure there is an intent to deceive.

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Don't use for mistakes

If someone is just wrong, don't use this idiom.

Significado

To deceive or mislead someone.

💡

Context is key

Only use this when you are sure there is an intent to deceive.

⚠️

Don't use for mistakes

If someone is just wrong, don't use this idiom.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing part of the idiom.

Han prøvde å kaste blår i ____ på meg.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: øynene

The idiom is 'å kaste blår i øynene'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Han kastet blår i øynene på oss for å skjule sannheten.

The idiom implies deception of another person.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Fill in the missing part of the idiom. Fill Blank B1

Han prøvde å kaste blår i ____ på meg.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: øynene

The idiom is 'å kaste blår i øynene'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Han kastet blår i øynene på oss for å skjule sannheten.

The idiom implies deception of another person.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Yes, but be careful. It is a strong accusation.

It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.

Frases relacionadas

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Å føre noen bak lyset

synonym

To deceive someone

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Å lure noen trill rundt

synonym

To trick someone completely

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