Have nerves of steel In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have nerves of steel", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-07-27 03:07

Meaning of Have nerves of steel

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.

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Grammar and Usage of Have nerves of steel

Verb Forms

  • had nerves of steel
  • has nerves of steel
  • having nerves of steel

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Have nerves of steel

The idea of the idiom may come from the fact that steel is known for being strong.

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