Meaning
do too much
Cultural Background
Swedes value 'lagom' (just the right amount). This phrase is a common way to describe when someone has failed to be 'lagom'.
Reflexive Pronouns
Remember that 'sig' changes to 'mig', 'dig', 'oss', 'er' depending on the subject.
Meaning
do too much
Reflexive Pronouns
Remember that 'sig' changes to 'mig', 'dig', 'oss', 'er' depending on the subject.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Jag har tagit ___ vatten över huvudet.
Since the subject is 'Jag', the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best usage.
The idiom requires both 'sig' and the full phrase 'över huvudet'.
🎉 Score: /2
Practice Bank
2 exercisesJag har tagit ___ vatten över huvudet.
Since the subject is 'Jag', the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'.
Choose the best usage.
The idiom requires both 'sig' and the full phrase 'över huvudet'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is for significant overcommitment.
Related Phrases
Gapa över för mycket
synonymTo be too ambitious.
Bränna ut sig
builds onTo burn out.
