get a pair
Synonym of grow a pair.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He needs to get a pair and tell the truth.”
“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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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026