"grow a set" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 鼓起勇气
• 有胆量

Definition

变得更勇敢，尤其是在某人迟疑或胆怯时，用来鼓励他人大胆面对挑战的非正式表达。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

极为口语且略带粗俗，源自男性特征，但现在对任何人使用。正式场合不宜使用。常用于鼓励某人大胆行动。类似“鼓起勇气”。

Examples

Come on, grow a set and tell them how you feel.

来吧，**鼓起勇气**告诉他们你的感受。

If you want that job, you need to grow a set and apply.

如果你想要那份工作，就**鼓起勇气**去申请吧。

He told me to grow a set and stop complaining.

他说我应该**鼓起勇气**，不要再抱怨了。

Stop being scared—just grow a set and ask her out already.

别害怕——**鼓起勇气**去约她吧。

Sometimes you just have to grow a set and deal with it.

有时候你必须**鼓起勇气**去面对。

Dude, it’s time to grow a set and stand up for yourself.

哥们，是时候**有胆量**为自己挺身而出了。