How to Pronounce "steel against"
expression
STEEL uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
steel uh-GENST
Definition
To mentally or emotionally prepare yourself to face something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstiɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
stˈiːl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEEL uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
steel uh-GENST
Listen in Context
She tried to steel against disappointment before reading the results.
He must steel against fear to speak in public.
We all need to steel against hard times.
She steeled against the criticism by reminding herself of her goals.