Meaning
to make something out of nothing
Cultural Background
Reflects the 'dugnad' spirit.
Use it for praise
It's a great way to compliment someone's hard work.
Meaning
to make something out of nothing
Use it for praise
It's a great way to compliment someone's hard work.
Test Yourself
Complete the idiom.
De klarte å koke ____ på en spiker.
The idiom is 'koke suppe på en spiker'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesDe klarte å koke ____ på en spiker.
The idiom is 'koke suppe på en spiker'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's a compliment.
Related Phrases
å lage noe ut av ingenting
synonymTo make something from nothing