karl í krapinu
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== Icelandic ==
=== Etymology ===
Literally, “a man wading through slushy snow”.
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): [ˈkʰartl̥ i ˈkʰraːpɪnʏ]
=== Noun ===
karl í krapinu
(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.
==== Declension ====
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