made of sterner stuff

made of sterner stuff

Very strong, determined, or of uncompromising character, especially in comparison to others. Having to take care of both of us growing up, my brother George was made of sterner stuff as a kid than anyone else I knew. I can't believe you let us down at the last minute. I thought you were made of sterner stuff than that!
See also: made, of, sterner, stuff
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be made of sterner stuff
  • sterner
  • toughen up
  • by comparison
  • in comparison
  • A2O
  • make ground against (something)
  • a honey of a (something)
  • higher ups
  • high-ups
References in classic literature
The second rogue, however, made of sterner stuff, rushed in upon the clerk, and clipped him round the waist with a grip like a bear, shouting the while to his comrade to come round and stab him in the back.
The White Company
Albert, moreover, was made of sterner stuff than Ted.
The Man Upstairs and Other Stories
Oor Lizzie is made of sterner stuff. To her volunteer helper, she tut-tutted: "No, no.
Lizzie's still in the pink at 93
And if the sight of Judi walking along holding hands with a orphaned baby orangutan doesn't make your heart melt, you're made of sterner stuff than me.
BORNEO BRINGS MORE ANIMAL MAGIC FOR JUDI; PICK OF THE DAY JUDI DENCH'S WILD BORNEO ADVENTURE ITV, 9pm
Our voters need our MPs to be made of sterner stuff " Manuel Cortes, general secretary of the TSSA union.
they said what?
Our voters need our MPs to be made of sterner stuff" - Manuel Cortes, general secretary of the TSSA.
They said what?
However, Jean is made of sterner stuff as she informs Alfie that if he doesn't tell Kat the truth about the new Moon, she will.
THE DARK side OF THE Moon; Alfie's back to woo Kat, but how long can he keep his secret love child with Hayley a secret? EASTENDERS BBC1
However, Carillon kids are made of sterner stuff and they relished their opportunity.
Carillon U10s enjoy tournament debut
He said of Michael: "He is made of sterner stuff both physically and mentally."
54 years for Watson acid carjack gang; Three jailed after boxer's trauma
You are made of sterner stuff. I am both humbled and proud of the man you have become,' the senator wrote.
De Lima weeps as she misses son's law school graduation
But some hotel staff are made of sterner stuff than the Barcelona bungler.
Echos of the past
But the Jags defence proved they were made of sterner stuff in the midweek match against Celtic at Parkhead.
Jordan's key for survival
But Professor John Grattan, acting vice-chancellor of Aberystwyth University, is made of sterner stuff and will take part in the Pembrokeshire Ironman event on Sunday.
University boss shows his mettle in tough sporting challenge
There have been complaints this is too scary for a pre-watershed show, but we are made of sterner stuff Robert (Tom Bateman) thinks he has a cure, but Garson is sceptical (such a downer, that Garson).
CHOICE; SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8
This Boro side are made of sterner stuff though and did a very professional job against a side that pushed them all the way.
Chalk and cheese but a great victory