C1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
To face a much stronger opponent.
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Cultural Background
Danes are generally modest and dislike 'showing off' power, so calling someone an 'overmagt' is often a way to criticize their dominance.
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Context is key
Only use this for serious power imbalances.
Meaning
To face a much stronger opponent.
💡
Context is key
Only use this for serious power imbalances.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
Da vi spillede mod mesterholdet, følte vi, at vi var oppe mod ________.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: overmagten
The phrase is 'oppe mod overmagten'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the missing word.
Fill Blank
B1
Da vi spillede mod mesterholdet, følte vi, at vi var oppe mod ________.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: overmagten
The phrase is 'oppe mod overmagten'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too dramatic.
Related Phrases
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at være underlegen
contrastto be inferior
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