B1 Expression ニュートラル

at være oppe mod

to be up against

意味

To face a difficult opponent or challenge.

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文化的背景

Danes often use this phrase with a sense of 'modesty' (Janteloven). Even if they are strong, they might say they are 'oppe mod' something to avoid sounding arrogant. Commentators use this constantly during the Tour de France or World Cup to build drama around the Danish athletes. In 'flade hierarkier' (flat hierarchies), a manager might use this to unite the team against a common market competitor.

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The Underdog Vibe

Use this phrase when you want to sound like you're working hard against the odds. It gains you sympathy from Danes!

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Op vs Oppe

Never say 'Jeg er op mod'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.

意味

To face a difficult opponent or challenge.

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The Underdog Vibe

Use this phrase when you want to sound like you're working hard against the odds. It gains you sympathy from Danes!

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Op vs Oppe

Never say 'Jeg er op mod'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.

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Sports Talk

If you want to talk sports in a Danish bar, this is your #1 phrase. 'Hvem er vi oppe mod?' is the perfect icebreaker.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.

Vi er ______ ______ en meget svær modstander i dag.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: oppe mod

In this context, 'oppe mod' is the standard idiomatic form.

Which sentence correctly uses the phrase in a business context?

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vi er oppe mod en ny deadline.

'Oppe mod' is used for challenges like deadlines.

Match the sentence to the most likely situation.

Sentence: 'Han er oppe mod alle odds.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A person winning a race despite an injury.

'Oppe mod alle odds' implies overcoming great difficulty.

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Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Vi er ______ ______ en meget svær modstander i dag.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: oppe mod

In this context, 'oppe mod' is the standard idiomatic form.

Which sentence correctly uses the phrase in a business context? Choose B1

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vi er oppe mod en ny deadline.

'Oppe mod' is used for challenges like deadlines.

Match the sentence to the most likely situation. situation_matching B1

Sentence: 'Han er oppe mod alle odds.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A person winning a race despite an injury.

'Oppe mod alle odds' implies overcoming great difficulty.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

4 問

Yes, but it implies they are a challenge to you, not just that you dislike them.

Yes, it's neutral-formal. It's very common in business and news reports.

They are mostly interchangeable here, but 'mod' is more common in this specific phrase.

Yes, that is a very natural way to express being busy.

関連フレーズ

🔄

at stå over for

synonym

to face

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at kæmpe imod

similar

More active and aggressive than just 'being' up against something.

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at dyste mod

specialized form

to compete/joust against

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at have ryggen mod muren

builds on

back against the wall

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