A1 Idiom Neutral

Å ha mange jern i ilden.

To have many irons in the fire.

Significado

Having many projects going on.

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Contexto cultural

Norwegians value 'dugnad' (community work) and individual productivity. This phrase is often used to explain why someone cannot join a social event. In many Western cultures, being 'busy' is a status symbol. This phrase is a socially acceptable way to brag about being busy.

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Use it to sound natural

Using idioms makes you sound like a local. This one is very safe to use.

Significado

Having many projects going on.

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Use it to sound natural

Using idioms makes you sound like a local. This one is very safe to use.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

Jeg har for mange ____ i ilden.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: jern

The idiom is 'jern i ilden'.

What does it mean?

Å ha mange jern i ilden betyr...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Å ha mange prosjekter

It means being busy with multiple tasks.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

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2 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Jeg har for mange ____ i ilden.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: jern

The idiom is 'jern i ilden'.

What does it mean? Choose A1

Å ha mange jern i ilden betyr...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Å ha mange prosjekter

It means being busy with multiple tasks.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

It depends. If you say 'for mange', it is negative. Otherwise, it is neutral/positive.

Frases relacionadas

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Å ha nok å gjøre

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Å være travel

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