A2 Idiom तटस्थ

å ta noe for god fisk

To take something at face value

मतलब

Believing something without questioning.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The phrase reflects Norway's deep historical connection to the sea and the fishing industry, which was the primary source of wealth before oil. Similar 'fish' idioms exist across the region, showing a shared maritime history and mercantile values. In the age of social media, this phrase is used by the Norwegian government in campaigns against disinformation.

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Use it with 'alt'

The phrase is most natural when you say 'ta ALT for god fisk' (take EVERYTHING for good fish).

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Don't pluralize

Even if you are talking about 100 lies, it is still 'god fisk', never 'gode fisker'.

मतलब

Believing something without questioning.

🎯

Use it with 'alt'

The phrase is most natural when you say 'ta ALT for god fisk' (take EVERYTHING for good fish).

⚠️

Don't pluralize

Even if you are talking about 100 lies, it is still 'god fisk', never 'gode fisker'.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.

Jeg er skeptisk, jeg kan ikke ta alt han sier for ___ ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: god fisk

The idiom is fixed as 'god fisk'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in the past tense?

How do you say 'She believed the lie' using the idiom?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Hun tok løgnen for god fisk.

'Tok' is the past tense of 'ta'.

Match the situation to the correct response.

Situation: A website says you won a million dollars but asks for your bank details.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Dette bør jeg ikke ta for god fisk.

You should be skeptical of scams.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

When to be Skeptical

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Internet

  • Pop-up ads
  • Viral rumors
  • Email from princes
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Social

  • Gossip
  • Exaggerated stories
  • April Fools jokes

अभ्यास बैंक

3 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A2

Jeg er skeptisk, jeg kan ikke ta alt han sier for ___ ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: god fisk

The idiom is fixed as 'god fisk'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in the past tense? Choose A2

How do you say 'She believed the lie' using the idiom?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Hun tok løgnen for god fisk.

'Tok' is the past tense of 'ta'.

Match the situation to the correct response. situation_matching B1

Situation: A website says you won a million dollars but asks for your bank details.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Dette bør jeg ikke ta for god fisk.

You should be skeptical of scams.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

2 सवाल

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional Norwegian to express caution about data or claims.

It can be slightly insulting if you imply the other person is 'naiv', but it's usually seen as helpful advice.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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å kjøpe noe rått

synonym

To believe something completely without doubt.

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å bite på kroken

similar

To fall for a trick or deception.

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å være blåøyd

builds on

To be blue-eyed (naive).

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