B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Avere il sangue freddo
To keep a cool head / to have cold blood
Literal Translation
"To have cold blood"
What it means
To remain calm and rational during high-pressure business situations
Example in context
"Durante la crisi aziendale, il CEO ha dimostrato di avere il sangue freddo."
"During the company crisis, the CEO demonstrated that he could keep a cool head."
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