Bravery Idioms

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take the plunge

Meaning: To make a bold or risky decision, often after hesitation.

Example: After months of doubt, she decided to take the plunge and start her own company. Read more ➺


tough cookie

Meaning: a person who is strong and resilient in difficult situations.

Example: Despite the setbacks, Jenna proved she was a tough cookie and finished the project on time. Read more ➺


bite the bullet

Meaning: to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and stoicism.

Example: Despite his fear of the dentist, John decided to bite the bullet and make an appointment. Read more ➺


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 ➺


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 ➺


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