nerves of steel

noun

Great bravery, courage, or composure.

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Meanings

nounnerves of steel pl (plural only)
  1. idiomaticpluralplural onlyGreat bravery, courage, or composure.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
balls of steel

Translations

German Nerven aus Stahl, Nerven wie Drahtseile
  • Nerven aus Stahlgreat bravery, courage or composure
  • Nerven wie Drahtseilegreat bravery, courage or composure
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Chicago

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