She is made of sterner stuff than her brother.
made of sterner stuff
idiomstrong and determined (especially more so than someone else, to whom one is being compared).
Everyone expected him to quit after the failure, but he is made of sterner stuff and kept working.
Though the critics predicted the young leader would collapse under the pressure, she proved she was made of sterner stuff and successfully navigated the crisis.
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funny stuff
Irregular, often illegal, activities.
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have it made
To have accomplished all there is to do; to have no further work or difficulty.
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hot stuff
An attractive person. (often used as a come-on or pickup line)
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made for each other
Well suited to be in a relationship with one another, especially as romantic or marital partners.
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made in China
Cheaply manufactured; of poor or low quality, (especially) if made in East Asia.
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made in Japan
Cheaply manufactured; of poor or low quality, especially if made in East Asia.
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made in the shade
In a condition characterized by comfort, success, easy living, or general well-being.
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match made in heaven
A relationship, such as a marriage, that is happy and successful, sometimes because the partners are very compatible.