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grow some balls

idiom

To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.


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  1. 01

    absence makes the heart grow fonder

    One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.

  2. 02

    balls of steel

    Courage, audacity.

  3. 03

    balls to the wall

    With maximum effort or commitment.

  4. 04

    bust one's balls

    To work very hard; to put in a lot of effort.

  5. 05

    Cobblers

    [Cockney slang]balls or 'bollocks'

    via cobblers' awls

  6. 06

    drag one's balls across

    To exert extreme, often aggressive, power or control over; dominate.

  7. 07

    great balls of fire

    Expressing great surprise.

  8. 08

    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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