kalla ekki allt ömmu sína

Etymology
From the latter half of the 19th century; origins unclear but assumed to have originated as a joke making fun on someone who bragged about his family tree. Literally “doesn't refer to everything as his grandmother”.

Phrase

 * 1)  to be unafraid of tackling a difficult task
 * 2)  not easily shocked; tough and resilient
 * 1)  not easily shocked; tough and resilient

Synonyms

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