test of courage
Challenge requiring nerve
A test of courage is a challenge designed to prove someone's bravery or willingness to face fear.
These range from childhood dares—I dare you to ring the doorbell and run—to formal rituals marking passage into adulthood or group membership.
The phrase sometimes describes any situation that reveals whether someone will act despite being afraid: The diagnosis was a test of courage for the whole family.
- braveryBoldness before danger
- nerves of steelExceptional calm under pressure
- dareChallenge to act boldly
- ordealDifficult, painful experience
- trial by fireTest through difficult experience
fear · face your fears · initiation · rite of passage · challenge · gauntlet · trial · nerve · gut check · guts · mettle · hazing · leap · leap of faith · fire · darkness · staring down · heights
- medieval knightsknight, knights, armor, sword, swords
- questsquest, seeking, main quest, searching, side quest
- Russian folktalesBaba Yaga, firebird, golden fish, snow maiden, chicken legs
test of couragecomfort zone
Psychological ease boundary
walk in the park · soft landing · sure thing · cakewalk · child's play
test of couragepeaceful retreat
Tranquil getaway location
respite · sanctuary · haven · leisure activity · comfort break
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