How to Pronounce "balls of steel"
expression
BAWLZ-uhv-STEEL
BAWLZ-ov-STEEL
Definition
This informal expression means someone is extremely brave or has a lot of courage, especially in dangerous or stressful situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɫz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈstiɫ
British English
bˈɔːlz/ /ˈɒv/ /stˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWLZ-uhv-STEEL
UK
BAWLZ-ov-STEEL
Listen in Context
You need balls of steel to climb that mountain.
She showed balls of steel when she spoke up at the meeting.
That firefighter has balls of steel.
Wow, you really have balls of steel for quitting your job like that!