A1 Idiom Neutral

Å ta noe for god fisk.

To take something as good fish.

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Meaning

To accept something as true.

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Cultural Background

Norwegians are generally trusting, but this phrase shows they value the 'check' before the 'trust'. Similar idioms exist in Swedish and Danish, reflecting a shared North Sea maritime history.

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Use it in the negative

It is much more common to say 'Jeg tar det ikke for god fisk' than the positive version.

Meaning

To accept something as true.

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Use it in the negative

It is much more common to say 'Jeg tar det ikke for god fisk' than the positive version.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Jeg tar ikke det for god ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fisk

The idiom is 'å ta for god fisk'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Jeg tar ikke det for god ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fisk

The idiom is 'å ta for god fisk'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is a standard idiom.

Related Phrases

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Å svelge rått

synonym

To swallow raw

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