B2 — Upper Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere nervi saldi
To have nerves of steel
Literal Translation
"To have steady nerves"
What it means
To have nerves of steel. Describes remarkable composure and self-control under stress. A positive quality in demanding professions.
Example in context
"Per fare quel lavoro bisogna avere nervi saldi."
"To do that job you need nerves of steel."
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