have nerves of steel

Related to word: nerve

Idiom

Definition

  1. To possess exceptional courage and composure, especially in dangerous or stressful situations.

    非常勇敢

    • He has nerves of steel to stay calm during the stock market crash.

      他在股市崩盘期间保持冷静,真是有钢铁般的意志。

    • Members of the bomb disposal squad must have nerves of steel.

      拆弹小组的成员必须有钢铁般的意志。

    • She has nerves of steel to remain calm under such immense pressure.

      她在如此巨大的压力下仍能保持冷静,真是有钢铁般的意志。