miàn​bù​gǎi​sè

to not bat an eyelid

  • created sense approved 面不改色 · miàn​bù​gǎi​sè · to not bat an eyelid — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    面不改色

    miàn​bù​gǎi​sè

    to not bat an eyelid

    to keep one's composure and not change facial expression even when facing danger or pressure; to remain calm and collected

    面 (literal) → 面 · miàn · face 不 (literal) → 不 · bù · not 改色 (literal) → 改色 · gǎi​sè · to change facial expression

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    created sense