Meddle-Mettle | Commonly Confused Words

Meddle

/ˈmedl/

To interfere in something that is not one's concern.

He always tries to meddle in others' affairs.Don't meddle with the controls on the machine.She tends to meddle where she's not welcome.

/ˈmetl/

The ability to face difficulties or challenges with spirit and resilience

She showed her mettle during the intense debate.This team has the mettle to overcome any obstacle.Facing adversity, he discovered his true mettle.

Meddle contains a letter d, similar to disturb, which it is often associated with.
Mettle has tt, resembling tough and tested, reflecting its meaning of inner strength and resilience.
Remember meddle as what you do when you mess in someones affairs, and mettle' as the courage you show when facing a challenge.