B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere il sangue freddo
To have nerves of steel
Literal Translation
"To have cold blood"
What it means
To have nerves of steel. Describes someone who remains calm in dangerous or stressful situations. Also used as 'in cold blood' meaning deliberately.
Example in context
"Il chirurgo operava con sangue freddo nonostante la situazione critica."
"The surgeon operated with cool composure despite the critical situation."
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