Signification
To pursue a goal aggressively.
Contexte culturel
In Danish business culture, 'at gå benhårdt efter' is often used to signal that you are departing from the 'consensus' model to achieve a specific result. While Swedes and Norwegians have similar phrases, the Danish 'benhårdt' is often perceived as slightly more direct and 'aggressive' by their neighbors. Danish sports commentators use this phrase constantly during the Tour de France to describe the 'breakaway' riders. Danish politicians use it to sound 'resolute' (beslutsom) without making legally binding promises.
Use it in Interviews
It's the perfect phrase to show you are ambitious but also a 'doer' who isn't afraid of hard work.
Don't over-use
If you go 'benhårdt' after everything, you sound like a robot or a shark. Save it for the big goals.
Signification
To pursue a goal aggressively.
Use it in Interviews
It's the perfect phrase to show you are ambitious but also a 'doer' who isn't afraid of hard work.
Don't over-use
If you go 'benhårdt' after everything, you sound like a robot or a shark. Save it for the big goals.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the Danish phrase.
Vi har brug for en plan. Vi skal gå _______ _______ en sejr.
The full phrase is 'at gå benhårdt efter noget.'
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context?
Choose the best sentence:
The phrase is best used for significant goals like reaching a budget.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'Tror du, vi kan vinde udbuddet?' B: 'Ja, hvis vi...'
'Gå benhårdt efter det' means to pursue the goal of winning the tender.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesVi har brug for en plan. Vi skal gå _______ _______ en sejr.
The full phrase is 'at gå benhårdt efter noget.'
Choose the best sentence:
The phrase is best used for significant goals like reaching a budget.
A: 'Tror du, vi kan vinde udbuddet?' B: 'Ja, hvis vi...'
'Gå benhårdt efter det' means to pursue the goal of winning the tender.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, but it is intense. It shows you are serious. In a friendly chat, it might sound a bit dramatic.
Only if you are 'pursuing' them for a job or a team. In dating, it sounds like you are stalking them.
Expressions liées
at gå benhårdt til den
similarTo work extremely hard or be very direct.
at gå målrettet efter
synonymTo go purposefully after something.
at satse alt på et bræt
builds onTo risk everything on one thing.
