Idiom: Battle of nerves

Idiom Definitions for 'Battle of nerves'

A battle of nerves is a situation where neither side in a conflict or dispute is willing to back down and is waiting for the other side to weaken. ('A war of nerves' is an alternative form.)

Category: War and conflict

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