B2 Idiom Neutral

vända kappan efter vinden

change one's views to fit in

Meaning

To change opinion to suit the majority.

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Cultural Background

Used in political debates to call out hypocrisy. Used similarly to describe political turncoats. Focuses on the flag metaphor. Focuses on the rudder metaphor.

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Context is key

Only use this when you want to be critical.

Meaning

To change opinion to suit the majority.

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Context is key

Only use this when you want to be critical.

Test Yourself

Complete the idiom.

Han är en person som alltid vänder ____ efter vinden.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kappan

The idiom is 'vända kappan efter vinden'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the idiom. Fill Blank B1

Han är en person som alltid vänder ____ efter vinden.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kappan

The idiom is 'vända kappan efter vinden'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are joking or being very honest about their behavior.

Related Phrases

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Vindflöjel

synonym

A person who changes opinions easily.

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