trzymać w szachu

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, to keep in check.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtʂɨ.mat͡ɕ ˈfʂa.xu/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -axu

Verb

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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

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Further reading

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