B2 Idiom Neutral

at holde skruen i vandet

to keep the screw in the water

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Meaning

To keep working steadily and consistently.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the 'Janteloven' value of steady, humble work.

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Consistency

Use this when you want to sound professional yet approachable.

Meaning

To keep working steadily and consistently.

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Consistency

Use this when you want to sound professional yet approachable.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Vi skal holde skruen i ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vandet

The idiom is 'at holde skruen i vandet'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

Vi skal holde skruen i ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vandet

The idiom is 'at holde skruen i vandet'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is very common in professional settings.

Related Phrases

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holde dampen oppe

synonym

Keep the steam up

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