strap on a pair
To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.
The moral of the story is strap on a pair and be a man.
strap
/stɹæp/
noun 5verb 4
Collocations
22(noun.)
ADJ
broad, wide | narrow | tight | loose
adjustable, detachable
My backpack has adjustable straps so I can make it comfortable for my shoulders.
elastic, elasticated, padded
carrying, safety
The safety strap on the child's car seat needs to be fastened before driving.
ankle, chest, shoulder, waist, wrist, etc. | bra, watch, etc.
VERB + STRAP
buckle (up), do up, fasten | unbuckle, undo, unfasten | tighten | loosen | adjust
attach, clip on, fit
She attached a strap to her backpack so she could carry it more easily.
PREP
on a/the ~
My camera hangs on a strap across my shoulder when I travel.
~ across, ~ around/round, etc.
He wore his camera strap across his shoulder while walking through the city.
(verb.)
ADV
safely | firmly, tightly
down, in, on
She strapped down the boxes in the truck before driving to her new apartment.
PREP
into
The passenger was strapped into the roller coaster seat before the ride began.
to
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