- mettle test
- test of character, test of courage
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Mettle — Met tle, n. [E. metal, used in a tropical sense in allusion to the temper of the metal of a sword blade. See {Metal}.] Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; usually in a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mettle — met|tle [ˈmetl] n [U] [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: metal] 1.) courage and determination to do something even when it is very difficult test/show/prove your mettle ▪ a crisis which will test the prime minister s mettle 2.) on your mettle BrE if you… … Dictionary of contemporary English
mettle — [[t]me̱t(ə)l[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: usu poss N Someone s mettle is their ability to do something well in difficult circumstances. His first important chance to show his mettle came when he opened the new session of the Legislature... For both sides,… … English dictionary
mettle — noun /ˈmɛt.l̩/ a) A quality of endurance and courage. By this Day and this Light, the fellow has mettell enough in his belly. b) Good temperament and character. Please read on and discover the issues in education that test the mettle of those who … Wiktionary
To put one one's mettle — Mettle Met tle, n. [E. metal, used in a tropical sense in allusion to the temper of the metal of a sword blade. See {Metal}.] Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
put someone on their mettle — (of a demanding situation) test someone s ability to face difficulties … Useful english dictionary
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met·tle — /ˈmɛtl̩/ noun [noncount] : strength of spirit : ability to continue despite difficulties He proved/showed his mettle [=he proved/showed how tough he is] as a fighter tonight. The competition will test her mettle. on your mettle chiefly Brit :… … Useful english dictionary
courage — noun Etymology: Middle English corage, from Anglo French curage, from quer, coer heart, from Latin cor more at heart Date: 14th century mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty Synonyms: cour … New Collegiate Dictionary
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