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nerves of steel |
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nerves of steel Fig. very steady nerves; great patience and courage. I was scared to death, but Fred, who has nerves of steel, faced the thugs bravely. nerves of steel if someone has nerves of steel, they are very brave You'd have to have nerves of steel to play in front of a crowd this size. See live on nervesHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I had the muscles of a prize fighter and nerves of steel. To have been indifferent to the companionship of the single gentleman would have been tantamount to being gifted with nerves of steel. He had nerves of steel, this man; for though the whole weight of the affair was on him his manner was as cool and unconcerned as ever. |
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