Steel (someone or oneself) against (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "steel (someone or oneself) against (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-08 01:02

Meaning of Steel (someone or oneself) against (someone or something)

Steel (someone or oneself) against (someone or something) verb phrase

To be mentally and emotionally prepared to endure someone or something

Participating in a rigorous and strenuous training program has steeled him against any opponents he might face on the way to the championship title.

We steeled ourselves against the inevitable hardship of the long trek through the forest.

You have to steel yourself against challenges and difficulties ahead.

Other phrases about:

poise themselves for

To prepare for something

two jumps ahead (of someone or something)

1. Being much better prepared, skilled, or successful than someone or something else

2. Being able to effortlessly outmaneuver someone or something

Forewarned is Forearmed

If you know something ahead of time, you can be adequately prepared.

the noose is hanging

Used to say that what needs for something that happens are fully prepared

be in fighting trim

To be ready to deal with a situation.

Grammar and Usage of Steel (someone or oneself) against (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • steeled (someone or oneself) against (someone or something)
  • steeling (someone or oneself) against (someone or something)
  • steels (someone or oneself) against (someone or something)

The verb "steel" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Steel (someone or oneself) against (someone or something)

This phrase is formed based on the meaning of the verb "steel"

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