How to Pronounce "nerves of steel"
expression
NURVZ-uhv-STEEL
NURVZ-ov-STEEL
Definition
The ability to stay calm and brave, especially in dangerous or stressful situations; not being easily frightened or upset.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɝvz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈstiɫ
British English
nˈɜːvz/ /ˈɒv/ /stˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NURVZ-uhv-STEEL
UK
NURVZ-ov-STEEL
Listen in Context
The pilot needed nerves of steel to land the plane in a storm.
Surgeons must have nerves of steel during long operations.
You need nerves of steel to speak in front of thousands of people.
She really showed nerves of steel when things got tough.