Keep a cold eye on(lěng yǎn jìng kàn)

Keep a cold eye on

In Chinese, Pinyin is l ě ngy ǎ NJ ì NGK à n, which means to observe calmly and carefully from the side. It comes from Xu Yin of Tang Dynasty.

Idiom usage

Used as a predicate or object; used in dealing with affairs

The origin of Idioms

Xu Yin of Tang Dynasty wrote in Shanglu San Shi Yi Yan Jian Zhu: "when you are in danger, you will be tired of the medicine of gods. You are confused and suspicious. It's ridiculous to speak frankly and coldly, but it's unjust to think and say."

Idiom explanation

To observe calmly and carefully from the side.

Chinese PinYin : lěng yǎn jìng kàn