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Personality - Strong & Confident

Explore English idioms that relate to being strong and confident with examples like "nerves of steel" and "have the stomach for".

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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: She finally came out of her shell and started talking to everyone. 
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to [have] the stomach for {sth}

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

Ex: Do you have the stomach for such a risky move? 
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to [have] the heart

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

Ex: I don't know if I have the heart to tell her the truth. 
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to [have] the (guts|nerve|spine)

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

Ex: He has the guts to speak his mind at the meeting. 
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willing horse

an individual who is willing and ready to work

Ex: He's a willing horse and never complains about tasks. 
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eager beaver

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

Ex: She's an eager beaver, always volunteering for extra work. 
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(as|) keen as mustard

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

Ex: She's keen as mustard to start the new course. 
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(as|) (hard|tough) as nails

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

Ex: He's as hard as nails and never lets setbacks get to him. 
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to [have] broad shoulders

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

Ex: Our new manager has broad shoulders and can handle the pressure. 
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to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet

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

Ex: After college, he finally learned to stand on his own feet. 
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lone wolf
lone wolf
[noun]

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

Ex: Jack is a lone wolf and prefers working without a team. 
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free spirit

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

Ex: Lila is a free spirit who travels the world without a plan. 
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nerves of steel

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

Ex: The pilot had nerves of steel during the emergency landing. 
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a man among men

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

Ex: Everyone respected Daniel; he was a man among men. 
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(as|) patient as Job

used to describe someone who is extremely calm and tolerant

Ex: The teacher was patient as Job with the noisy children. 
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lean and mean

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

Ex: After two weeks of training, the team was lean and mean. 
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(as|) bold as brass

used to describe a person who is annoyingly confident

Ex: He walked in bold as brass and asked for a raise on his first day. 
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(as|) (cool|calm) as a cucumber

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

Ex: Even during the crisis, she stayed cool as a cucumber. 
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(as|) calm as a toad in the sun

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

Ex: Even in the middle of the chaotic battlefield, he was calm as a toad in the sun. 
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(as|) tough as (old|) boots

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

Ex: Despite years of hard labor, she remained tough as old boots. 
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(as|) stubborn as a mule

very unwilling to change one's mind or accept help

Ex: My brother is stubborn as a mule and won't admit he's wrong. 
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tough cookie

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

Ex: After everything she's been through, she's still a tough cookie. 
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to [find] {one's} voice

to become confident enough to speak or express oneself

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to [keep] {one's} head held high

to remain confident and proud, especially after difficulty

Ex: She kept her head held high after the loss. 
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the king of the road

someone who feels confident and in control while traveling or driving

Ex: He felt like the king of the road in his new truck. 
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