| Phrase/Idiom | stiffen the sinews |
|---|---|
| Definition | This idiom means to become resolute and purposeful by one’s own efforts. The sinews are the fibrous cords that connect bone to muscle – we stiffen them when we prepare for action. |
| Example | She decided to stiffen the sinews and change her job. |
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