肝が据わる

きもがすわる
Alternative writings: 肝が座る, 肝がすわる
Frequency:
1

To be very calm and steady under pressure; to have strong nerves or guts; to remain composed and unflappable in stressful situations.

ExpressionU-VerbIdiomatic Expression

Examples

彼女は事故現場でも肝が据わっていて、周りの人を落ち着かせた。

She stayed calm at the accident scene and helped steady the people around her.

大勢の観客の前でスピーチしても、彼は肝が据わっているように見えた。

Even speaking in front of a large audience, he seemed to have nerves of steel.

子どもが泣き出したが、看護師は肝が据わっていてすぐに処置を始めた。

The child started crying, but the nurse remained composed and began treatment right away.

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