hålla sig i skinnet

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Swedish

Etymology

Literally, "to stay in one's skin." Compare German aus der Haut fahren.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²hoːla sɪɡ i ˈɧɪnːɛt/

Verb

hålla sig i skinnet (present håller sig i skinnet, preterite höll sig i skinnet, supine hållit sig i skinnet, imperative håll sig i skinnet)

  1. (idiomatic) to keep calm (and not act out)
    Jag vet att du inte tål honom, men håll dig i skinnet. Vi behöver honom på vår sida.
    I know you can't stand him, but keep your cool. We need him on our side.
    Jag hoppas supportrarna håller sig i skinnet ikväll. De brukar vara bråkiga.
    I hope the supporters stay calm tonight. They tend to be rowdy.

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