Signification
To bring about someone's downfall.
Contexte culturel
In Swedish politics, 'få någon på fall' is a common headline in newspapers like Aftonbladet when a minister is forced to resign. It reflects the high value placed on accountability. Many Swedish artists, like Håkan Hellström, use this phrase to describe the overwhelming feeling of falling in love in a city setting. Swedes are generally consensus-oriented, but in the 'startup' world, this phrase is used more aggressively to describe disrupting an established market leader. Using this phrase about yourself ('Han fick mig på fall') is seen as a sweet and honest admission of being charmed, which fits the Swedish value of sincerity.
Use 'nån' for natural flow
In spoken Swedish, almost everyone says 'få nån på fall' instead of 'någon'. It sounds much more native.
Don't pluralize 'fall'
Even if you bring down many people, it's still 'på fall', never 'på fallen'.
Signification
To bring about someone's downfall.
Use 'nån' for natural flow
In spoken Swedish, almost everyone says 'få nån på fall' instead of 'någon'. It sounds much more native.
Don't pluralize 'fall'
Even if you bring down many people, it's still 'på fall', never 'på fallen'.
The 'Charm' factor
When using it romantically, it implies the other person did something active to win you over. It's not just that you like them; they *got* you.
Teste-toi
Fyll i rätt preposition och form av 'fall'.
Hon lyckades få hela publiken ___ ___.
The idiom is always 'på fall' in the indefinite form.
Vilken mening använder uttrycket i en romantisk kontext?
Välj rätt alternativ:
A 'charming smile' indicates a romantic or social 'winning over'.
Slutför dialogen med rätt form av verbet 'få'.
A: Hur gick det i debatten? B: Bra! Jag tror att jag ___ min motståndare på fall till slut.
The dialogue is in the past tense, so 'fick' is the correct conjugation.
Matcha situationen med rätt betydelse av 'få på fall'.
Situation: En journalist skriver om en korrupt politiker.
In a political context, it means to cause a downfall or defeat.
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Aides visuelles
Få på fall vs. Falla pladask
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHon lyckades få hela publiken ___ ___.
The idiom is always 'på fall' in the indefinite form.
Välj rätt alternativ:
A 'charming smile' indicates a romantic or social 'winning over'.
A: Hur gick det i debatten? B: Bra! Jag tror att jag ___ min motståndare på fall till slut.
The dialogue is in the past tense, so 'fick' is the correct conjugation.
Situation: En journalist skriver om en korrupt politiker.
In a political context, it means to cause a downfall or defeat.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! If a team loses their lead or is defeated, you can say the opponent 'fick dem på fall'.
In politics, yes, it implies a total defeat. In romance, no, it's actually quite sweet and common.
'Bringa' is more formal and sounds like something you'd read in a history book or a serious newspaper.
No, that's incorrect. You should say 'Jag kom på fall' or 'Jag föll pladask'.
Usually, yes. It means the person lost their power or position.
Yes, if you are talking about beating a competitor's strategy.
You would say 'Han fick mig på fall'.
No, only for people, groups, or metaphorical concepts like 'arguments'.
Very common! You will hear it in songs, news, and daily talk.
It's considered B2 because of its dual meaning and idiomatic nature.
Expressions liées
falla pladask
similarTo fall flat / To fall head over heels.
störta någon från tronen
specialized formTo topple someone from the throne.
vinna någons hjärta
synonymTo win someone's heart.
golva någon
similarTo floor someone / To stun someone.
