right stuff

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Noun[edit]

the right stuff (uncountable)

  1. (informal) Ideal and essential qualities in character that are critical for success.
    • 2012, Andy Lear, The Joys of Yachting (page 34)
      Those that are made of the right stuff are those that can be seasick and want to die but still push themselves into remaining a functioning part of the crew.
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