right stuff

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Noun

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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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