Eddie would go

set phrase Used in surfer culture referring to an especially difficult or dangerous wave. A reference to Eddie Aikau, a famous Hawaiian surfer known for taking on huge, dangerous waves. A: "Do you want to try those waves?" B: "No way, they'd destroy us!" A: "But Eddie would go." I know Eddie would go, but you don't have enough experience to surf in waters this rough! Any time my surfer friends want me to do something daring with them, they use "Eddie would go" as a way to convince me.

Steady Eddie

Someone who can always be relied upon to do what is needed of or assigned to them. Can be used in reference to women as well as men. Sometimes spelled "Steady Eddy." The guy's been a Steady Eddy in this company for nearly 30 years. Every day he shows up on time and doesn't stop working until it's time to go home. The player isn't the flashiest pitcher in the league, but he's a real Steady Eddy, delivering consistently solid performances each game.