How to Pronounce "grow a pair"
expression
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛɹ
GROH-uh-PAIR
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /pˈeə
groh-uh-PAIR
Definition
An informal and sometimes rude way to tell someone to be braver or act more confidently, usually by comparing them to a stereotypical idea of masculinity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛɹ
British English
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /pˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GROH-uh-PAIR
UK
groh-uh-PAIR
Listen in Context
Come on, grow a pair and ask her out.
If you want that promotion, you need to grow a pair and speak up.
Stop complaining and just grow a pair already.
It’s about time you grow a pair and tell your boss how you really feel.