Definition of nerves of steel
nerves of steel
noun - plural
- a great amount of composure under stress.
You've got to have nerves of steel to be a pilot.
Last edited on Sep 20 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 20 2012.
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| Definitions include: having a great amount of composure under stress. | |
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| Definitions include: very early in the day. | |
| Definitions include: some location extremely far away. | |
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| Definitions include: metaphorical testicles that people with courage or gall have. | |
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