Nerves
Panic
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Nerves of Steel: One of Mike's strengths is his ability to not give in to panic in high-stress situations, at least not until it's over.
Source: Fan Fic / Security! - Lyra passed because the musical spell she cast was to relax her nerves and she kept casting afterwards in a panic.
Source: Hidden Purpose Test -
Deadlands has a character trait called nerves o' steel, but this Trope is more effectively represented by the level-headed advantage: the cool-headed hombre's lack of panic usually results in more flexibility with initiative in a combat round than others possess.
Source: Nerves of Steel
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