A2 Idiom Neutral

ta saken i egna händer

take matters into own hands

Meaning

To act personally.

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Cultural Background

Swedes value 'lagom' (just the right amount), but this phrase is used when things are clearly NOT 'lagom'.

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Focus on 'egna'

Always remember to use 'egna' (own) to make it sound natural.

Meaning

To act personally.

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Focus on 'egna'

Always remember to use 'egna' (own) to make it sound natural.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Jag tar saken i _____ händer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: egna

The idiom requires 'egna' (own).

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A2

Jag tar saken i _____ händer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: egna

The idiom requires 'egna' (own).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for situations where you are taking initiative.

Related Phrases

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Ta kontrollen

synonym

Take control

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