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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out of {one's} shell [phrase]

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

Ex: It 's amazing to see how Lisa has come out of her shell at work .

to [have] the stomach for {sth} [phrase]

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

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to [have] the heart [phrase]

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) [phrase]

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

Ex: I do n't think I have the guts to go bungee jumping ; it 's too scary for me .

willing horse [phrase]

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 [noun]

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

Ex: The new intern is a real eager beaver .

(as|) keen as mustard [phrase]

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 .

(as|) (hard|tough) as nails [phrase]

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

Ex: The boxer 's training regimen was intense , making him hard as nails in the ring .

to [have] broad shoulders [phrase]

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

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to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet [phrase]

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

Ex: She wants to stand on her own feet without relying on her family .

lone wolf [noun]

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

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 .

free spirit [noun]

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

Ex: Alex is known as a free spirit in the workplace .

nerves of steel [phrase]

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

Ex: Despite the intense pressure , the goalkeeper showed nerves of steel , saving multiple penalty shots during the high-stakes soccer match .

a man among men [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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 [phrase]

used to describe a person who is annoyingly confident

Ex: She walked into the meeting , as bold as brass , and confidently presented her revolutionary ideas .

(as|) cool as a cucumber [phrase]

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

Ex: Even though the situation was chaotic , she remained cool as a cucumber , calmly directing everyone and finding a solution .

(as|) calm as a toad in the sun [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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

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(as|) stubborn as a mule [phrase]

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 [noun]

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

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Personality
Unpleasant Traits	Unappealing Characteristics	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Skilled & Smart	Strong & Confident	Honest
Nice	Lively & Energetic	Proud & Arrogant	Senseless or Awkward