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heart of oak

heart of oak

A trait said to belong to a very emotionally and/or mentally strong person. I don't know how a soldier does it—he or she must have a heart of oak. My brother has a heart of oak and has remained totally calm while coping with his wife's sudden illness.
See also: heart, oak, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Astarteəs-TAHR-tee (English)Near Eastern Mythology (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Abdulah-Bosnian
Edgard-French
Alva (1)-Swedish, Norwegian
Delphinedel-FEENFrench
SunČAnasoon-CHAH-nahCroatian
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