hold (one's) nerve



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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
WisdomWIZ-dəmEnglish (Rare)
Tirtzah-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Atteridge['ætəridʒ]
BeauregardBO-rə-gahrdEnglish (Rare)
AhabAY-hab (English) Biblical, Biblical Latin
Katrienkaht-REENDutch