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Noun

1. 1
   Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation. uncountable, usually

   "He handled the stressful situation with great sangfroid."

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"He handled the stressful situation with great sangfroid."

Etymology

Borrowed from French sang-froid, from sang (“blood”) + froid (“cold”).

Related phrases

self possession

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