Signification
To make a lot of money.
Contexte culturel
In Sweden, talking about money can be sensitive due to 'Jantelagen'. Using this idiom adds a layer of humor that makes the topic more acceptable. The phrase is much more direct in the US, where financial success is often celebrated more openly than in Scandinavia. Finns have a similar relationship with modesty as Swedes. They use the phrase 'nauraa matkalla pankkiin' which is an identical translation. In the world of international finance, this is a standard 'Englishism' that has been adopted into almost every major European language's business vocabulary.
Use it for 'I told you so' moments
The best time to use this is when someone doubted your financial decision and it turned out to be a huge success.
Don't use it for small change
If you save 5 kronor on milk, don't use this phrase. It's for big, life-changing or significant amounts.
Signification
To make a lot of money.
Use it for 'I told you so' moments
The best time to use this is when someone doubted your financial decision and it turned out to be a huge success.
Don't use it for small change
If you save 5 kronor on milk, don't use this phrase. It's for big, life-changing or significant amounts.
Teste-toi
Fyll i de ord som saknas i idiomet.
Efter att ha sålt sin gamla klocka för ett högt pris, ______ han hela ______ till ______.
The correct form uses the past tense 'skrattade' and the definite forms 'vägen' and 'banken'.
Vilken situation passar bäst för detta idiom?
När ska man säga att någon 'skrattar hela vägen till banken'?
The idiom is about financial success and triumph over doubt.
Välj det bästa svaret för att avsluta dialogen.
A: 'Kritikerna hatade hans nya bok, men den har redan sålt i 100 000 exemplar!' B: 'Ja, han...'
This is the standard idiomatic response to high sales despite bad reviews.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesEfter att ha sålt sin gamla klocka för ett högt pris, ______ han hela ______ till ______.
The correct form uses the past tense 'skrattade' and the definite forms 'vägen' and 'banken'.
När ska man säga att någon 'skrattar hela vägen till banken'?
The idiom is about financial success and triumph over doubt.
A: 'Kritikerna hatade hans nya bok, men den har redan sålt i 100 000 exemplar!' B: 'Ja, han...'
This is the standard idiomatic response to high sales despite bad reviews.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNot necessarily, but it can sound a bit arrogant if you use it about yourself. It's better used to describe others' success.
It's understandable, but 'hela vägen' (the whole way) is a key part of the idiom's rhythm.
Expressions liées
Göra ett klipp
similarTo make a great bargain or profit.
Sko sig på någon
contrastTo profit at someone else's expense.
Tjäna som gräs
synonymTo earn money like grass (to earn a lot).
