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be on your mettle (slightly formal)
to be determined to prove that you are good at something, especially in a difficult situation It's a tough interview - you'll have to be on your mettle. prove/show your mettle (slightly formal) to prove that you are good at doing something by succeeding in a difficult situation A relative newcomer to the game, he's certainly proved his mettle in the last two games. See also: prove prove your mettle (slightly formal) also show your mettle to show that you are brave and have a strong character As a reporter, she certainly proved her mettle working in the midst of a war zone. See also: prove Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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