steady one's/someone's nerves

idiom

: to make one/someone calm or calmer
She took a drink to try to steady her nerves.
This drink will steady your nerves.

Dictionary Entries Near steady one's/someone's nerves

steady on

steady one's/someone's nerves

steady oneself

Cite this Entry

“Steady one's/someone's nerves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steady%20one%27s%2Fsomeone%27s%20nerves. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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