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Personnalité - Fort et Confiant

Explorez des idiomes anglais qui se rapportent à être fort et confiant avec des exemples comme "des nerfs d'acier" et "avoir l'estomac pour".

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English idioms related to Personality
out of {one's} shell

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

Ex: When Jack first started his job, he was quite introverted.However, over time, he gradually came out of his shell and built strong relationships with his colleagues.
to [have] the stomach for {sth}

to be determined or courageous enough to do something dangerous or risky

Ex: Starting a business is not for the faint of heart.You need to have the stomach for taking risks and facing uncertainty.
to [have] the heart

to have the necessary will, courage, etc. to get something done

Ex: The firefighters displayed incredible bravery and had the heart to enter the burning building to save lives.
to [have] the (guts|nerve|spine)

to have the necessary conviction or be brave enough to get something done

Ex: They had the guts to start a grassroots movement and fight for social justice.
willing horse

an individual who is willing and ready to work

Ex: Thanks for always being willing to cover my shifts last minute, you're a real willing horse around here!
eager beaver

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

travailleur acharné, bosseur

travailleur acharné, bosseur

Ex: The new intern is a real eager beaver. He 's always volunteering for tasks , asking for additional responsibilities , and showing a genuine enthusiasm for learning .Le nouveau stagiaire est un vrai **travailleur acharné**. Il se porte toujours volontaire pour des tâches, demande des responsabilités supplémentaires et montre un enthousiasme sincère pour apprendre.
(as|) keen as mustard

used to refer to a person with a very high level of enthusiasm

Ex: Tom is a talented musician and when it comes to playing the guitar, he's keen as mustard.His passion and dedication really shine through in his performances.
(as|) (hard|tough) as nails

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

Ex: The boxer was hard as nails and never backed down from a fight.
to [have] broad shoulders

to be competent enough to handle a variety of responsibilities or demanding tasks

Ex: She has always been there for her friends, listening to their problems and offering advice.She truly has broad shoulders.
to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: The company must stand on its own feet without external funding.
lone wolf

someone who likes being alone and does things without asking for help

loup solitaire, solitaire

loup solitaire, solitaire

Ex: The detective suspected that the crime was committed by a lone wolf, as there were no indications of collaboration or involvement of a larger group .Le détective soupçonnait que le crime avait été commis par un **loup solitaire**, car il n'y avait aucune indication de collaboration ou d'implication d'un groupe plus important.
free spirit

a person who lives life independently and not according to the norms or customs of the society

anticonformiste, indépendent

anticonformiste, indépendent

Ex: Emily is a true free spirit. She quit her corporate job to travel the world and pursue her passion for photography .Emily est une véritable **âme libre**. Elle a quitté son emploi en entreprise pour voyager à travers le monde et poursuivre sa passion pour la photographie.
nerves of steel

one's ability to remain calm in the face of danger or difficulties

Ex: The surgeon displayed nerves of steel as they performed the delicate procedure, remaining calm and focused throughout the intense operation.
a man among men

a male individual who is exceptional or noteworthy when compared with other men

Ex: John's unwavering integrity and dedication to his team make him a man among men in the world of professional sports.
(as|) patient as Job

used to describe someone who is extremely calm and tolerant

Ex: Sarah's ability to handle criticism and setbacks with grace and patience is truly remarkable; she's as patient as Job.
lean and mean

used to describe someone who is ready and willing to try their best in order to get something done

Ex: The team's training regimen is designed to make them lean and mean, maximizing their performance on the field,
(as|) bold as brass

used to describe a person who is annoyingly confident

Ex: The young artist showcased her work, bold as brass, unapologetically challenging traditional norms.
(as|) cool as a cucumber

used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: I was nervous, but she was cool as a cucumber, guiding me through the process.
(as|) calm as a toad in the sun

used to describe a person who manages to stay calm in the most intense situations

Ex: Jane was calm as a toad in the sun on her beach vacation, lounging with a book all afternoon without a care in the world.
(as|) tough as (old|) boots

(of a person) not easily broken, weakened, or defeated

Ex: The marathon runner pushed through the grueling race with sheer determination.He's tough as boots.
(as|) stubborn as a mule

used to describe someone who refuses to change their opinion or chosen course of action

Ex: She's as stubborn as a mule when it comes to trying new foods, sticking to her familiar favorites without any willingness to explore different flavors.
tough cookie

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

un dur à cuire, une personne coriace

un dur à cuire, une personne coriace

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up . He 's a tough cookie on the basketball court .Il a suivi un entraînement rigoureux et n'a jamais abandonné. C'est un **dur à cuire** sur le terrain de basket.
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