trzymać nerwy na wodzy

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, to keep one's nerves on the reins.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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trzymać nerwy na wodzy impf

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to keep cool, to keep one's countenance, to stay calm

Conjugation

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Conjugation of trzymać nerwy na wodzy: see trzymać.

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