idiom
keep one's nerve
KEEP WUNZ NERV
kiːp wʌnz nɜːrvListen
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Syllable breakdown
keepone'snerve
Dictionary meaning
remain calm and controlled in a frightening or pressurized situation; maintain composure when under threat
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