grow a pair
grow a pair
vulgar slang To start acting in a strong, confident, and/or courageous manner, especially after having previously failed to do so. The phrase is short for "grow a pair of balls (testicles)," but is not exclusively applied to males. Often used as an imperative. You need to grow a pair and ask your boss for a raise already! Janet, I know you're nervous about asking Tom out on a date, but just grow a pair and give it a shot!
See also: grow, pair
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have a pair
- strap on a pair
- put up a struggle
- venture forth
- venture into
- venture into (some place)
- (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
- a penny for them
- great minds
- great minds think alike