steady hand
Sniper's essential trait
A steady hand is one that doesn't shake or tremble, essential for tasks requiring precision: surgery, painting, threading a needle.
The phrase extends to composure under pressure—someone with a steady hand remains calm and makes sound decisions in difficult situations: The company needs a steady hand at the helm during this crisis.
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- surgical precisionExtreme exactness in execution
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- calmFree from agitation
- under pressureExperiencing duress or stress
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- dexteritydexterous, nimble, agile, adroit, deft
- self-controlself-control, restraint, willpower, composure, moderation
- body idiomsheart of gold, heart of stone, cold heart, warm heart, soft heart
- dependable peoplerock, stalwart, mainstay, pillar, backbone
- calming phrasesstay calm, calm down, relax, keep your cool, take it easy
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care
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