strap on a pair

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Definition of strap on a pair in English English dictionary

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.

Related Terms

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

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"