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    [Noun]  | "nerve" | \ ˈnərv \


    1: sinew, tendon

    2: 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

    3: power of endurance or control : fortitude, strength


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Latin nervus sinew, nerve; akin to Greek neuron sinew, nerve, nēn to spin {mat|needle|};

    [Noun]  | "jangled nerves" 


    1: a nervous and upset state

    [Verb]  | "nerve" 


    1: to give strength or courage to : supply with physical or moral force


    Origin: 1750 ;

    [Noun phrase]  | "nerves of steel" 


    1: an impressive ability to remain calm in dangerous or difficult situations

    [Noun phrase]  | "war of nerves" 


    1: a conflict characterized by psychological tactics (such as bluff, threats, and intimidation) designed primarily to create confusion, indecision, or breakdown of morale


    Origin: 1939 ;

    [Noun phrase]  | "a bag/bundle of nerves" 


    1: an extremely nervous person

    [Noun phrase]  | "bundle of nerves" 


    1: a very nervous person

    [Idiom]  | "get on someone's nerves" 


    1: to become extremely annoying to someone

    [Idiom]  | "jangle someone's nerves" 


    1: to make someone feel very nervous and tense

    [Idiom]  | "steady one's/someone's nerves" 


    1: to make one/someone calm or calmer

    [Noun]  | "nerves" 


    1: a sense of panic or extreme nervousness;


      * e.g., " ... a veteran performer who still gets a case of the nerves before performances "



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    [Noun]  | "nerve" 


    1: shameless boldness;


      * e.g., " ... you've got a lot of nerve showing up here "





    2: strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger;


      * e.g., " ... that daring rescue took some nerve "



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    3: a sense of panic or extreme nervousness;


      * e.g., " ... a veteran performer who still gets a case of the nerves before performances "



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    [Verb]  | "nerves" 


    1: to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally;


      * e.g., " ... needs to nerve himself for the big game tomorrow "



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    [Verb]  | "nerve" 


    1: to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally;


      * e.g., " ... needs to nerve himself for the big game tomorrow "



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    [Phrase]  | "get on one's nerves" 


    1: to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts;


      * e.g., " ... That constant humming is really getting on my nerves. "



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    [Phrase]  | "got on one's nerves" 


    1: to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts;


      * e.g., " ... That constant humming is really getting on my nerves. "



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    [Phrase]  | "gets on one's nerves" 


    1: to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts;


      * e.g., " ... That constant humming is really getting on my nerves. "



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    [Phrase]  | "getting on one's nerves" 


    1: to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts;


      * e.g., " ... That constant humming is really getting on my nerves. "



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     [ "NERV" ]

    1: Underground agency created by the United Nations to act as a catalyst for the Human Instrumentality Project. The organization's overt function is to protect all remaining human life from angels after the second impact.

      * e.g.,  ... God's in his heaven, all is right with the world. - NERV slogan 

     [ "nerve" ]

    1: an instance of tolerance of someones B.S.

      * e.g.,  ... I have one nerve left, and you're on it. 

     [ "nerve" ]

    1: 1) The audacity to get on my case.

      * e.g.,  ... 1) That pip-squeak had the nerve to get right up into my grill. 


     [ "nerve" ]

    2: 2) A sensitive point or soft spot.

      * e.g.,  ... 2) Ouch...that sarcastic comment hit every nerve in my body. 

     [ "The Nerve" ]

    1: The low tolerance of someone or something and how it would make them/it feel or react just to get their own point across or get their way.

      * e.g.,  ... "Did you hear Dana was yelling at the principal about how the school system is running" "yeah, the nerve though" 

     [ "NERV" ]

    1: NERV- a graffitti artist, a bomber, claims throwups as panels, also highly skilled in reverse throwups, master of hangouts and front runners, sydney australia

      * e.g.,  ... nerv nerve 

     [ "Nerv" ]

    1: Short for nervous, can also mean pissed off/something got under your skin.

      * e.g.,  ... Nick: What happened dude? 

     [ "nerv" ]

    1: If you have the nerve to do somthink then you've got alot of guts but its used in a bad way.

      * e.g.,  ... you've got some nerve thinking you can get away with smokin weed in my house. 

     [ "Nerv" ]

    1: a combinatoin of a nerd and a perv.

      * e.g.,  ... Nerv: pokemon are sexy! 


     [ "Nerv" ]

    2: (sometimes perd)

      * e.g.,  ... Me: eww..... 

     [ "Imagine The Nerves" ]

    1: "Imagine the nerves" is a quote from the Twitch streamer and YouTuber Acai. It is his most famous quote, and was created when Acai had difficulty FC-ing Soulless This also affiliated Machinations A, Breaker Solo and Stepping Solo A and B as Clone Hero memes; often changing a song gradually into these sections. These songs would trick Acai into playing them, and the joke repeats. As of now, the quote is dead as Acai recently FC'd Soulless

      * e.g.,  ... Acai: And then, right after that orange wall, right after the section I just played; you have this to worry about. 

     [ "some nerve" ]

    1: "some nerve" is used to describe people that have a lot of balls, guts, or nuts to ask or do something. It usually is used in a negative light.

      * e.g.,  ... For example: A homeless house guest that has been given a lot of gifts, a truck, a house of their own, and a job has "some nerve" to ask for more. Homeless House guest: Thanks for the truck, house, job, and new clothes. Hostess: Your welcome, I'm glad I could assist. Homeless House guest: Before I move out into that new house with the new car you gave me, what happened to the birthday gifts you were going to give me? Hostess: You have some nerve asking for more things when it's clear I have given you a lot. 

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