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mettle
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mettle
(noun)
mettle
/
ˈ
mɛtl̟/
noun
mettle
/
ˈ
mɛtl̟/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of METTLE
[
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
.
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on your mettle
chiefly British
:
making an effort to do as well as possible
She'll have to be
on her mettle
[=at her best] to win this competition.
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