Definition of a backbone

backbone

metaphor: having a "backbone" endows one with courage, will.
Why do you let your manager take advantage of you? Grow a backbone.
- See more words with the same meaning: brave.
Last edited on Jun 17 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 17 2010.

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balls of steel	Definitions include: metaphorical testicles that people with courage or gall have.
cowboy up	Definitions include: to face a daunting task, as a brave cowboy would.
brass clankers	Definitions include: Literally, brass testicles.
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grit	Definitions include: cigarette.
balls out	Definitions include: also balls to the wall.
balls	Definitions include: exclamation of disappointment.
gutsy	Definitions include: full of courage.
ballsy	Definitions include: brave.
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