“You have a lot of nerve” is a
slightly hackneyed way of telling someone that they’re being rude, inappropriate, or intrusive
.
What does it mean to have a lot of nerves?
a lot of nerve
1.
A great amount of courage, resolve, or integrity
. It must have taken a lot of nerve to stand up to your boss like that. I’ll warn you now—you’ve got to have a lot of nerve to take on such a powerful lobbying firm.
What does it mean when someone says you have a nerve?
If you say that someone has a nerve or has the nerve to do something,
you are criticizing them for doing something which you feel they had no right to do
. [informal, disapproval] They’ve got a nerve, complaining about our behaviour. He had the nerve to ask me to prove who I was.
Can you believe the nerve meaning?
To have the will to do something bold, daring, or impudent
. Wow, I can’t believe that intern had the nerve to ask for a raise on her first day!
What nerve means?
An expression of shocked disapproval regarding something someone said or did. They thought I would just go along with their plan to cut my pay while taking on more responsibility. What nerve! What a nerve you’ve got—
how dare you suggest something so horrible
!
How do you know you have nerve damage?
- Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
- Feeling like you’re wearing a tight glove or sock.
- Muscle weakness, especially in your arms or legs.
- Regularly dropping objects that you’re holding.
- Sharp pains in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
- A buzzing sensation that feels like a mild electrical shock.
Does nerve mean confidence?
nerve noun (
COURAGE
)
the courage or confidence necessary to do something difficult, unpleasant, or rude: … courageYou have shown great courage in coming to testify.
What are the symptoms of nerves?
- Altered smell or taste.
- Burning feeling.
- Confusion or cognitive changes.
- Fainting, lethargy, or change in your level of consciousness.
- Loss of balance.
- Muscle weakness.
- Numbness.
What does nerve wracking mean?
: extremely trying
on
the nerves a nerve-racking ordeal The job interview was a nerve-racking experience.
What is the nerve function?
A nerve is a bundle of fibers that
receives and sends messages between the body and the brain
. The messages are sent by chemical and electrical changes in the cells, technically called neurons, that make up the nerves.
What is the strongest nerve in human body?
sciatic nerve
, largest and thickest nerve of the human body that is the principal continuation of all the roots of the sacral plexus.
What is nerve in simple words?
noun. one or
more bundles of fibers
forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
What are the 4 types of nerves?
- Autonomic nerves. These nerves control the involuntary or partially voluntary activities of your body, including heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation.
- Motor nerves. …
- Sensory nerves.
How do doctors check for nerve damage?
A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test
— also called a nerve conduction study (NCS) — measures how fast an electrical impulse moves through your nerve. NCV can identify nerve damage. During the test, your nerve is stimulated, usually with electrode patches attached to your skin.
Can anything be done for nerve damage?
Sometimes a section of a nerve is cut completely or damaged beyond repair. Your surgeon can remove the damaged section and reconnect healthy nerve ends (nerve repair) or
implant a piece of nerve
from another part of your body (nerve graft). These procedures can help your nerves to regrow.
Can an MRI show nerve damage?
An MRI may be able help identify structural lesions that may be pressing against the nerve so the problem can be corrected before permanent nerve damage occurs. Nerve damage can usually
be diagnosed based on a neurological examination
and can be correlated by MRI scan findings.
