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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Some intrepid hunters have even taken cape buffalo and American bison utilizing air rifles and, probably, nerves of steel.
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T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 4 Oct. 2023
Displaying nerves of steel, Battu lagged a 13-foot downhill eagle attempt to within six inches of the cup, then tapped in for birdie and received a hug from teammate Joseph Wong.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2023
T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 4 Oct. 2023
Displaying nerves of steel, Battu lagged a 13-foot downhill eagle attempt to within six inches of the cup, then tapped in for birdie and received a hug from teammate Joseph Wong.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2023
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“Nerves of steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nerves%20of%20steel. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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