B2 Idiom خنثی

at skyde over målet

to overshoot the mark

معنی

to go too far in one's efforts.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Danes value modesty. This phrase is a common way to gently correct someone who is being too flashy. Similar values exist in Sweden and Norway, where 'lagom' (just right) is a key concept. German culture also values precision and efficiency, making this idiom very common in professional settings. In international business, this phrase is understood as a critique of inefficient resource allocation.

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Context is key

Use this phrase when you want to be polite but firm about someone overdoing it.

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Don't use for failure

If someone failed because they didn't try, don't use this phrase.

معنی

to go too far in one's efforts.

💡

Context is key

Use this phrase when you want to be polite but firm about someone overdoing it.

⚠️

Don't use for failure

If someone failed because they didn't try, don't use this phrase.

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Pair with 'måske'

Say 'Jeg tror måske, du skyder over målet' to sound even more polite.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word.

Du skyder ____ målet med den gave.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: over

The idiom is 'at skyde over målet'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Han skød over målet.

The word order is fixed.

Complete the dialogue.

A: I spent 10 hours on this 5-minute task. B: Wow, you really ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: skød over målet

The phrase fits the context of over-effort.

Match the situation to the phrase.

Someone tries too hard to impress.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: at skyde over målet

This phrase describes excessive effort.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word. جای خالی A2

Du skyder ____ målet med den gave.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: over

The idiom is 'at skyde over målet'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

Choose the correct usage.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Han skød over målet.

The word order is fixed.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: I spent 10 hours on this 5-minute task. B: Wow, you really ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: skød over målet

The phrase fits the context of over-effort.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

Someone tries too hard to impress.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: at skyde over målet

This phrase describes excessive effort.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, it is a common way to give feedback.

Yes, it is fine for professional emails.

Skød.

No, it is a metaphor.

No, that is incorrect.

Yes, very common.

Target or goal.

Yes, but it is usually figurative.

It is neutral.

Like 'sky-the'.

عبارات مرتبط

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at gå over stregen

similar

To cross the line

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at overgøre det

synonym

To overdo it

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at ramme plet

contrast

To hit the bullseye

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at overdrive

similar

To exaggerate

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