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met·tle [ˈmetl̩] N no pl form

1. mettle (inner strength):

mettle

vnema f

mettle

pogum m

mettle

to prove/show one's mettle

dokazati/pokazati, iz kakšnega testa si

2. mettle (best form):

mettle

vzdržljivost f

mettle

Usage examples with mettle

to prove/show one's mettle

dokazati/pokazati, iz kakšnega testa si

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A situation better calculated to try the mettle of a command could scarcely be imagined. en.wikipedia.org

Zhu soon had the opportunity to test the mettle of his new army. en.wikipedia.org

In a war composed mostly of sieges rather than battles, he proved his mettle. en.wikipedia.org

During the past fourteen months, they have proven their mettle and have truly earned the right to be called our teammates. en.wikipedia.org

She proved her mettle as a competitive heroine. en.wikipedia.org

Mettle has been shown that he does not know his own strength and is fearful of his powers. en.wikipedia.org

A solid defense, mettle in the tackle and effective opportunism in the penalty area did the rest. en.wikipedia.org

It gives the young minds a golden chance to prove their mettle. en.wikipedia.org

Leaders should have some touch of finer mettle. en.wikipedia.org

His son comes to his aid and in a daring underwater rescue, proves his mettle. en.wikipedia.org

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