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 tough jobs demand nerves of steel, physical endurance, and a willingness to face life-threatening risks every day.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Even Parvati, who wore a silver dress to match her nerves of steel, seemed utterly stunned.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Hauling in the big one takes patience and nerves of steel.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
This woman has the nerves of steel and a heart of gold.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Others are very bold and can sit through a multi-million dollar negotiation with nerves of steel.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Some intrepid hunters have even taken cape buffalo and American bison utilizing air rifles and, probably, nerves of steel.
—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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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Even Parvati, who wore a silver dress to match her nerves of steel, seemed utterly stunned.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Hauling in the big one takes patience and nerves of steel.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
This woman has the nerves of steel and a heart of gold.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Others are very bold and can sit through a multi-million dollar negotiation with nerves of steel.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Some intrepid hunters have even taken cape buffalo and American bison utilizing air rifles and, probably, nerves of steel.
—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 25 May. 2025.
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