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.

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“Nerves of steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nerves%20of%20steel. Accessed 7 Jun. 2023.

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