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Kanonathena Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

strap on a pair

You know, I'm just gonna take off and break up with her over the phone.

You can't do that. Oh, come on, Mike, strap on a pair.

What does strap on a pair mean?

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It means "find some courage". " The pair being referred to is, well, you can guess the meaning from here. Not sure if I'm allowed to go into detail on the forum.

— Vorpar

  • It means "find some courage".
  • " The pair being referred to is, well, you can guess the meaning from here.
  • Not sure if I'm allowed to go into detail on the forum.
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It means "find some courage".

Mike is being told to "act like a man." The pair being referred to is, well, you can guess the meaning from here. Not sure if I'm allowed to go into detail on the forum.
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Hey that is a dialog from FRIENDS Emotion: smile

I dont understand the exact meaning either
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AnonymousHey that is a dialog from FRIENDS Emotion: smile

I dont understand the exact meaning either
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be brave, or show some courage
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Strap on a pair of *****... to be a man.

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In the military world, it means putting on a pair of combat boots and stand ready to fight.

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