karl í krapinu
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Etymology
Literally "a man wading through slushy snow".
Noun
- (idiomatic) to be dauntless and strong, to be able to heroically endure hardship
- Synonyms: kalla ekki allt ömmu sína, harðjaxl
- (extension of the above, with þykjast) to be over-confident and sure of oneself; arrogant
- Synonym: góður með sig
- Hann þóttist karl í krapinu. ― He was very sure of himself.
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