grow a pair

verb

grow a pair

verb

Etymology Clipping of grow a pair of balls.

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US, Colloquial, Idiomatic, Vulgar To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.

Synonyms
grow some balls, get a pair, strap on a pair
Related terms
have a pair

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