Australian English Meaning of on one's mettle
set to prove themselves
Other Australian English words related to set to prove themselves
- decisive
- determined
- firm
- intent
- positive
- determined
- Resolved
- determined to do something (on or at)
- adamant
- bitter
- bound
- definite
- confident
- do or die
- earnest
- out
- purposeful
- serious
- set
- single-minded
- hell-bent (on or upon)
- Cocky
- determined
- hard
- hardened
- hardheaded
- headstrong
- unmoving
- relentless
- unyielding
- obstinate
- persistent
- perverse
- rigid
- steady
- stubborn
- sure
- tenacious
- inflexible
- uncompromising
- unwavering
- unhesitant
- relentless
- steadfast
- unwavering
- unyielding
- vehement
- wilful
- willful
Nearest Words of on one's mettle
- on one's own => on one's own
- on one's own hook => on one's own hook
- on one's own initiative => on one's own initiative
- on one's toes => On one's toes
- on pins and needles => on tenterhooks
- on record => on record
- on target => on target
- on tenterhooks => On tenterhooks
- on the alert => on the alert
- on the ball => on the ball
Definitions and Meaning of on one's mettle in English
on one's mettle
vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament sense 1a), staying quality, strength of spirit, ability to keep going, aroused to do one's best, quality of temperament or disposition
FAQs About the word on one's mettle
set to prove themselves
vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament sense 1a), staying quality, strength of spirit, ability to keep going, aroused to do one's best, qu
decisive,determined,firm,intent,positive,determined,Resolved,determined to do something (on or at),adamant,bitter
doubtful,dubious,hesitant,hesitant,indecisive,skeptical,suspicious,uncertain,undetermined,unresolved
on no account => not at all, on line => online, on high => up high, on file => on file, on every hand => on every hand,