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Rachel Chau
2021-08-12 12:08
Have nerves of steel phrase
If someone has nerves of steel, they have the ability to control fear and stay calm in stressful situations.
She must have nerves of steel to work at that company for 10 years.
I have never seen her yelling at anyone even when she is angry. She has nerves of steel.
Italy displayed nerves of steel in the shootout to win the Euro 2021 crown over England.
Said of a strong and courageous nature
Used to say that someone is very courageous.
1. (literal) To make something stronger by supporting it
2. (figurative) To mentally or physically prepare yourself or someone else for something unpleasant that is going to happen
To have the bravery to do something risky, difficult, or unpleasant.
To indicate the bravery and determination for fighting or dealing with challenges.
The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The idea of the idiom may come from the fact that steel is known for being strong.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. Doing something extremely well
2. Behaving in an extreme or remarkable manner
1. Holly was in rare form during her speech, so she got the first prize in the competition last night.
2. Corrine: I'm going to buy Christmas presents for everybody. Do you want to go with me?
Laura: Oh...My kids are in rare form today, so I cannot go with you. Sorry!
