nerves of steel

noun phrase

: an impressive ability to remain calm in dangerous or difficult situations

It takes nerves of steel to work in such a high-pressure job.

Examples of nerves of steel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There was the past version of Ebony that’s in control, that has nerves of steel. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

That takes a lot of gumption and nerves of steel. — Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026

As for the winner, Arsenal supporters, and not just Liverpool fans, will wonder why Alisson had a rush of blood that led to him bringing down Matheus Nunes in stoppage time and Haaland, showing nerves of steel, converting from the spot. — Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

There is so many things to think about at once and whoever is in charge of that operation has nerves of steel. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for nerves of steel

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