He needs to get a pair and tell the truth.
get a pair
idiomSynonym of grow a pair.
Stop making excuses for your mistakes and get a pair so you can finally face the consequences.
The situation demanded immediate action, yet he hesitated until his colleague told him to get a pair and lead the team through the crisis.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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extra pair of hands
The assistance of another person.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
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get a clue
To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration
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get a fix
To obtain something necessary, especially a dose of an addictive drug or anything else compulsively sought after.