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battle-tested

Idiom Military

Meaning

proven effective through experience or hardship

Example Sentences

"She’s a battle-tested leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure."

Related Expressions

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to be overlooked or missed in a system or process

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to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance

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to tremble with fear or nervousness

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To spend less; to live frugally.

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to have a casual conversation about unimportant topics

That’s for sure

Used to strongly confirm agreement