Grow some balls Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈbɔɫz
GROH-sum-BAWLZ
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /sˈʌm/ /bˈɔːlz
groh-SUM-BAWLZ
Definition
A rude and informal way to tell someone to be braver, more confident, or to face a challenge without fear.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often considered vulgar or offensive; mainly used between friends or in heated arguments. Similar phrases: 'man up', 'have some guts'. Avoid in professional or respectful settings.
Spanish: ten el valor - anímate (vulgar) - sé valiente (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): crie coragem - tenha atitude (vulgar) - seja corajoso (coloquial)Portuguese (PT): ganha coragem - toma atitude (vulgar) - sê corajoso (coloquial)Chinese (Simplified): 有点胆量（粗俗）- 有点勇气（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 有點膽量（粗俗）- 有點勇氣（口語）Hindi: हिम्मत दिखाओ (अशिष्ट/अनौपचारिक)Arabic: كُن شجاعاً (تعبير عامي/سوقي)Bengali: বলদে হয়ে যা - সাহস দেখাও (অশ্লীল) - পুরুষের মতো হোওয়া (অশ্লীল)Russian: прояви яйца - набраться смелости (грубо)Japanese: 根性を見せろ - 男になれ（俗・下品）Vietnamese: có gan lên - mạnh mẽ lên (thô lỗ)Korean: 간 좀 키워라 - 배짱 좀 가져라 (비속어)Turkish: cesaretini topla - biraz yürek göster (argo, kaba)Urdu: ہمت پکڑو - مرد بن جاؤ (غیر رسمی، فحش)Indonesian: berani dong - tunjukkan nyalimu (kasar)
Example Sentences
Stop being afraid and grow some balls!
basic
If you want that job, you need to grow some balls and apply.
basic
He told his friend to grow some balls before asking her out.
basic
Come on, just tell your boss how you feel—grow some balls!
natural
You need to grow some balls and stand up for yourself.
natural
Seriously, it's time to grow some balls and make a decision already.
natural