have the face to

have the (brass) face to (do something)

To have the will to do something bold, rude, or impudent; to have the nerve to do something. Wow, I can't believe that intern had the brass face to ask for a raise on her first day!
See also: face, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have the (brass) face to

have the effrontery to do something. dated
See also: face, have
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See also:
  • a whack at (something)
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past
  • a slew of (something)