You need to grow a set and tell him the truth.
grow a set
idiomSynonym of grow a pair.
He was afraid to ask for a raise, but his friend told him it was time to grow a set.
Faced with the board's mounting pressure, the manager finally grew a set and defended his team's controversial decision.
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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all set
Ready, prepared, equipped.
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game, set, match
An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.
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grow a pair
To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.
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grow a tail
to be nearly about to defecate, to the point of being unable to completely hold it in
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grow apart
To gradually become estranged.
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grow cold
To wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.
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grow on
To become more likeable to someone.