be a man

be a man

An imperative to act like a man or as a man should, stereotypically meaning to be strong, unemotional, strong-willed, authoritative, or stoical, or to take responsibility for one's actions, words, or beliefs. Stop crying over losing your cat and be a man already! You need to be a man and accept the punishment coming to you.
See also: man
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a man of straw
  • man of straw
  • man on the make
  • man after my own heart
  • a man, woman, etc. after your own heart
  • a man after (one's) own heart
  • a man of few words
  • a man/woman of few words
  • man of few words
  • man of few words, a