B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Avere i nervi saldi
To have nerves of steel
Literal Translation
"To have steady nerves"
What it means
To remain calm under pressure in business situations
Example in context
"In una trattativa difficile devi avere i nervi saldi."
"In a tough negotiation you need nerves of steel."
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