hold (one's) nerve



Like this video? Subscribe to our free daily email and get a new idiom video every day!

hold (one's) nerve

To remain calm, steady, and resolute, especially in the face of danger or adversity. I know learning to drive can be daunting, but if you can hold your nerve out on the road, you'll do just fine.
See also: hold, nerve

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Shantaeshahn-TAYEnglish (Rare)
Wilburg-Anglo-Saxon
Melia-Greek Mythology
Rostislavrahs-tee-SLAHF (Russian)Russian, Czech, Medieval Slavic
Alemayehu-Eastern African, Amharic
Veit-German