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man up

British

verb

informal (intr, adverb) to adopt a stereotypically masculine approach or course of action

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man up

"You've had many opportunities to fight me, but deep down you've never really wanted it, so let's see if you're going to man up for a final time."

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

“Just man up and face whoever your going to face and convince people of your argument,” Guerra said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

With Gabriel out for the season, Riccardo Calafiori injured, and Jurrien Timber and Ben White injury doubts, Kiwior could be the next man up.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2025

As Ireland, 35-13 down, but a man up, pressed up to the France 5m line late on, full-back Thomas Ramos did just that.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2025

“Things happen, Jamie. You got to accept that. You got to man up and move on.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

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