a good surgeon has an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand
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Meaning · English
A skilled surgeon needs precision, courage, and gentleness
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: an eagle's sharp vision, a lion's bravery, and a lady's delicate touch
Examples
The new surgeon was known for having an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand in the operating room
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a good surgeon has an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand” mean?
A skilled surgeon needs precision, courage, and gentleness Literally: an eagle's sharp vision, a lion's bravery, and a lady's delicate touch
Is “a good surgeon has an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand” formal or informal?
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