Word choices please?
Hi,
Could you please advise for these word choices?
It takes a lot of nerve / courage to do it. (Both words are correct here?)
I didn't have a nerve / courage to do it. (Same above)
I need to calm down my nerve first before the interview.
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Top answer
courage is a stronger and more dramatic word than nerve. eg He went back into a burning house to save a child. He has a lot of courage.
- courage is a stronger and more dramatic word than nerve.
- eg He went back into a burning house to save a child.
- He has a lot of courage.
- eg He told the boss that her plan was no good.
- He has a lot of nerve.
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courage is a stronger and more dramatic word than nerve.
eg He went back into a burning house to save a child. He has a lot of courage.
eg He told the boss that her plan was no good. He has a lot of nerve.
How we use these terms is a bit idiomatic. Here a few edits for your examples.
It takes a lot of
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