trzymać w szachu

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Polish

Etymology

Literally, to keep in check.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʂɘ.mat͡ɕ f ˈʂa.xu/
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  • Syllabification: trzy‧mać w sza‧chu

Verb

trzymać w szachu impf

  1. (transitive, idiomatic) to have in the palm of one's hand (to have control over)
    Synonyms: mieć haka, mieć w garści, szachować, szantażować

Conjugation

Conjugation of trzymać w szachu: see trzymać.

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