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nerve

Definition

  • noun: one of the many thin parts that control movement and feeling by carrying messages between the brain and other parts of the body
  • noun: any of the filamentous bands of 'nervous' tissue that connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduct nerve impulses, and are made up of axons and dendrites together with protective and supportive structures
  • verb: to give strength or courage to
  • synonyms: sinew, coolness, pluck

Examples

  • The company and the union are engaged in a 'war of nerves', with each side threatening the other.

  • Something she said to him must have 'hit/struck/touched a nerve'. I've never seen him so angry.

  • “After making the mess, he didn't even offer to help clean it up.” “What (a) 'nerve'!”

Movie quotes

  • (..) Is he a friend of yours? JULES: Oh, Vincent, Marvin. Marvin, Vincent. VINCENT: Better tell him to shut the fuck up. He's getting on my nerves. JULES: Marvin. Marvin! I'd knock that shit off if I was you. Die, you motherfuckers! Die! Why the fuck didn't you tell us (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction