B2 Collocation ニュートラル

ha bollen i rullning

get the ball rolling

意味

To initiate a process or project.

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文化的背景

In Swedish business culture, 'ha bollen i rullning' is often the result of a 'fika' meeting where ideas were discussed and finally agreed upon. Swedes value 'självständighet' (independence). If you have the ball rolling, your boss likely won't micromanage you. Sweden's love for football (Allsvenskan) makes sports metaphors very relatable across all age groups. The idea of collective momentum ('rörelsen') is deep in Swedish history; keeping the ball rolling is seen as a civic duty in many community projects.

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Use 'Sätta' for impact

If you want to sound like a leader, use 'Jag ska sätta bollen i rullning' (I will set the ball rolling). It shows initiative.

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Don't forget the 'i'

Saying 'ha bollen rullning' is a common mistake. Always include the 'i'.

意味

To initiate a process or project.

🎯

Use 'Sätta' for impact

If you want to sound like a leader, use 'Jag ska sätta bollen i rullning' (I will set the ball rolling). It shows initiative.

⚠️

Don't forget the 'i'

Saying 'ha bollen rullning' is a common mistake. Always include the 'i'.

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The 'Fika' Connection

In Sweden, the best way to get the ball rolling is often to invite someone for a coffee first.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct verb to describe *starting* the process.

Vi måste ______ bollen i rullning så snart som möjligt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sätta

'Sätta' is used for the action of starting the motion.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct idiomatic expression:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vi har bollen i rullning.

The idiom requires the definite 'bollen', the preposition 'i', and the noun 'rullning'.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

A: Hur går det med din nya bok? B: Jodå, jag har äntligen ________________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: satt bollen i rullning

Since the person is talking about finally starting the work, 'satt' (past participle of sätta) is the best fit.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

The Three Stages of the Ball

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Sätta

  • The Start
  • Initiative
  • First Push
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Ha

  • The State
  • Progress
  • Ongoing
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Hålla

  • The Effort
  • Maintenance
  • Persistence

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the correct verb to describe *starting* the process. Fill Blank B1

Vi måste ______ bollen i rullning så snart som möjligt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sätta

'Sätta' is used for the action of starting the motion.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B2

Select the correct idiomatic expression:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vi har bollen i rullning.

The idiom requires the definite 'bollen', the preposition 'i', and the noun 'rullning'.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion B2

A: Hur går det med din nya bok? B: Jodå, jag har äntligen ________________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: satt bollen i rullning

Since the person is talking about finally starting the work, 'satt' (past participle of sätta) is the best fit.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, but it's more common for projects or processes that have multiple steps.

It is always 'i rullning'. 'På rullning' is not used in this idiom.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

'Ha' is just having it in that state; 'hålla' implies you are actively working to keep it from stopping.

Yes, that's a simpler way to say the same thing, but 'ha bollen i rullning' sounds more professional.

Almost always singular ('bollen'). Using 'bollarna' changes the meaning to multitasking.

Yes: 'Vi lyckas inte få bollen i rullning' (We can't get the ball rolling).

Very common in emails, reports, and news articles.

In some very corporate environments, it can be seen as a bit of a buzzword, but generally, it's well-received.

Absolutely. 'Jag har bollen i rullning med min träning' (I've got the ball rolling with my training).

関連フレーズ

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sätta bollen i rullning

similar

To start the process.

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bollen ligger hos dig

builds on

It's your turn to act.

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i full gång

synonym

In full swing.

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ligga steget före

similar

To be one step ahead.

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