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An insult designed to get someone to show some courage. It is given in a direct and coarse manner, that men, but women and men too, can relate to. Also used when describing someone else. > "You need to get a pair and sho…

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  1. An insult designed to get someone to show some courage. It is given in a direct and coarse manner, that men, but women and men too, can relate to. Also used when describing someone else. > "You need to get a pair and show that you're in charge." > Or, "you need to grow a pair." > Or, "he needs to get a pair and make a decision."