strap on a pair

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

Somebody clearly needed to strap on a pair and say what needed to be said. Forget the flowery words and sensitivity training.

on a pair
Describing the status of a batsman who has made a duck in the first innings, and is yet to score in the second
strap on a pair

    Turkish pronunciation

    sträp ôn ı per

    Synonyms

    grow a pair

    Pronunciation

    /ˈstrap ˈôn ə ˈper/ /ˈstræp ˈɔːn ə ˈpɛr/

    Etymology

    () Abbreviation of "strap on a pair of testicles"
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