trzymać w szachu

Polish

Etymology

Literally, to keep in check.

Pronunciation

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

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

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