zachować zimną krew

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, to keep [one's] blood cool.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (standard) /zaˈxɔ.vat͡ɕ ˈʑim.nɔw̃ ˈkrɛf/, (regional or dialectal, proscribed) /zaˈxɔ.vat͡ɕ ˈʑim.nɔm ˈkrɛf/
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  • Syllabification: za‧cho‧wać zim‧ną krew

Verb

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zachować zimną krew pf (imperfective zachowywać zimną krew)

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to keep one's cool (to remain composed, calm, and even-tempered, especially in a provocative situation)

Conjugation

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Conjugation of zachować zimną krew: see zachować.

Further reading

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