Of steel
adjective
To describe something or someone as being strong and tough.
He has a will of steel
Often appears as...
- heart of steel
- nerves of steel
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
Referring to an object or structure made out of this metal.
The bridge is made of steel
Often appears as...
- structure of steel
- made of steel
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Depicting something or someone as emotionless or unfazed.
She gave him a look of steel
Often appears as...
- look of steel
- gaze of steel
adjective
To describe something or someone as being strong and tough.
He has a will of steel
Often appears as...
- heart of steel
- nerves of steel
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
Referring to an object or structure made out of this metal.
The bridge is made of steel
Often appears as...
- structure of steel
- made of steel
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Depicting something or someone as emotionless or unfazed.
She gave him a look of steel
Often appears as...
- look of steel
- gaze of steel
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mental Toughness
Implies extreme resilience and determination in a person's character.
Despite the setbacks, he showed a resolve of steel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'Of steel' doesn't mean the person has actual steel in them, but symbolic strength.
Her discipline of steel was admirable.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Fortitude
The phrase can express someone's ability to handle emotional stress well.
She faced the tragic news with a heart of steel.
Pro Tip 1/3Mental Toughness
Implies extreme resilience and determination in a person's character.
Despite the setbacks, he showed a resolve of steel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'Of steel' doesn't mean the person has actual steel in them, but symbolic strength.
Her discipline of steel was admirable.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Fortitude
The phrase can express someone's ability to handle emotional stress well.
She faced the tragic news with a heart of steel.
Pro Tip 1/3Mental Toughness
Implies extreme resilience and determination in a person's character.
Despite the setbacks, he showed a resolve of steel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'Of steel' doesn't mean the person has actual steel in them, but symbolic strength.
Her discipline of steel was admirable.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Fortitude
The phrase can express someone's ability to handle emotional stress well.
She faced the tragic news with a heart of steel.
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