не смигнувши

• НЕ СМИГНУВ(ШИ) сказать, ответить и т.п. coll

[Verbal Adv; these forms only; adv]

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⇒ (to say sth., answer a question etc) without getting confused or embarrassed (usu. in situations when the speaker knowingly makes a false statement):

- without batting an eye <an eyelid, an eyelash>;

- without hesitation.

     ♦ Хотя всем присутствующим ложь его была очевидна, Женька продолжал врать не смигнувши, надеясь отсрочить наказание за разбитое окно. Although it was clear to everyone there that Zhenka was lying, he continued doing so without batting an eye, hoping to delay his punishment for breaking the window.