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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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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