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What does "man up" mean?

Vocabulary Word: man up

1. Definition (expr.) be strong, do what is expected of you

Examples It’s time to man up and tell your girlfriend the truth.

Examples Rudy is afraid to ask Jennifer out, even though they’ve been flirting for weeks. He should man up!

Examples Why don’t you just man up and ask your boss for a raise?

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Frederica123

United States

To be a man!!!strong~


But wear a dress must be not man:) LOL~


http://www.dressfirst.com/

02:53 AM Jan 17 2014 |

shakeeb1411

Yemen

Hi

05:01 PM Dec 13 2013 |

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