B2 Idiom 격식체

dra en lans för

stand up for

To defend or support someone or something.

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문화적 배경

Swedes value consensus, so using this phrase is a way to signal that you are breaking that consensus for a good reason. The idiom is understood across most of Europe due to the shared history of chivalry. In Swedish universities, this phrase is often used by students defending their thesis or a specific theory. Politicians use it to show they are fighting for their constituents.

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Use it sparingly

This is a strong idiom. Don't use it in every sentence or it loses its impact.

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Context is key

Only use it when there is actual opposition or a debate. It's not for simple agreement.

To defend or support someone or something.

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Use it sparingly

This is a strong idiom. Don't use it in every sentence or it loses its impact.

💬

Context is key

Only use it when there is actual opposition or a debate. It's not for simple agreement.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct preposition.

Hon valde att dra en lans ___ sin kollega.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: för

The idiom is 'dra en lans för'.

What does this phrase mean?

Vad betyder 'dra en lans för'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Att försvara eller stödja någon

It means to defend or support someone.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Alla kritiserar mitt förslag. B: Oroa dig inte, jag ska _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dra en lans för det

You need to support the proposal.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the correct preposition. Fill Blank A2

Hon valde att dra en lans ___ sin kollega.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: för

The idiom is 'dra en lans för'.

What does this phrase mean? Choose B1

Vad betyder 'dra en lans för'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Att försvara eller stödja någon

It means to defend or support someone.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: Alla kritiserar mitt förslag. B: Oroa dig inte, jag ska _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dra en lans för det

You need to support the proposal.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Only if you are being dramatic or joking. It's usually too formal for casual talk.

No, you can draw a lance for ideas, projects, or causes too.

You will be saying you are attacking them, which is the opposite of what you want.

관련 표현

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Ta strid för

synonym

To take up the fight for

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Stå upp för

similar

To stand up for

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Backa upp

similar

To back up

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Tala för någons sak

similar

To speak for someone's cause

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