have a pair
To be manly, brave.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He needs to have a pair and tell the truth.”
“If you want to lead this team, you need to have a pair and make the hard decisions.”
“The captain urged his soldiers to have a pair, reminding them that true courage is found only in the face of certain danger.”
Abbreviation of "have a pair of testicles," the masculine glands supporting generation and sexual potency.
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extra pair of hands
The assistance of another person.
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get a pair
Synonym of grow a pair.
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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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pair of shoes
A case or situation that is different from another.
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show a clean pair of heels
To run away; to make an escape quickly.
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strap on a pair
To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.
Last updated August 10, 2026