z zimną krwią

Polish

Etymology

Literally, with [one's] blood cool.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈz‿ʑim.nɔw̃ ˈkrfjɔw̃/
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  • Syllabification: z‿zim‧ną krwią

Adverb

z zimną krwią (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) cold-bloodedly, in cold blood (in a ruthless and unfeeling manner, particularly as applied to first-degree murder committed without provocation and with malice aforethought)

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