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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That takes a lot of gumption and nerves of steel. — Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 There was the past version of Ebony that’s in control, that has nerves of steel. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Driving across Mackinac Bridge on a windy day requires nerves of steel. — Robert Annis, Outside Online, 3 July 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for nerves of steel

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“Nerves of steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nerves%20of%20steel. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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