Bravery

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grit one’s teeth

Meaning: to act bravely and courageously in a challenging situation.

Example: Tom gritted his teeth, overcame his fear of heights, and climbed the ladder. Read more ➺


lily-livered

Meaning: used to describe a cowardly and weak person.

Example: There is no place for a lily-livered soldier in The United States Army. Read more ➺


faint of heart

Meaning: to not be strong enough to handle a situation.

Example: This movie is not for those who are faint of heart. You better go to bed right now. Read more ➺


as bold as brass

Meaning: daring, brave, bold or overconfident

Example: I was nervous about approaching the recording artist, but my friend Jane went to him, as bold as brass, and requested a group photo. Read more ➺


call of duty

Meaning: something you must do or feel compelled to do

Example: Both of my grandfathers felt it was their call of duty to enlist immediately for active service when the war broke out. Read more ➺


free spirit

Meaning: a person who freely lives a life of his own way

Example: His wife is a free spirit, she does not believe in the work that we do. Read more ➺


bite the bullet

Meaning: to endure a painful experience that you cannot avoid

Example: When the time comes, I'll bite the bullet and take my punishment without a fuss. Read more ➺


fortune favours the bold

Meaning: it refers to people who face problems with determination and courage are the ones who attain massive levels of success

Example: The guy should have gone all out to achieve his destiny. He would have been married to the love of his life had he showed some courage back then. Fortune favours the bold. Read more ➺


take the bull by the horns

Meaning: decisively deal with a difficult or dangerous situation

Example: Jone decided to take the bull by the horns and organise things for himself. Read more ➺


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