Steely-eyed-missile-man Definition

noun

(US, slang) A NASA astronaut or engineer who quickly devises an ingenious solution to a tough problem while under extreme pressure.

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Singular:
steely-eyed-missile-man
Plural:
steely-eyed-missile-men

Origin of Steely-eyed-missile-man

  • American circa 1960s, as heard in the movie Apollo 13 and found in numerous biographies about NASA astronauts and flight controllers.

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