cowboy up
The phrase "cowboy up" is inspired by the rugged image of cowboys who face challenges with courage and resilience.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To face difficulties with toughness and determination, without complaining.
Example
- When the going gets tough, you just have to cowboy up and keep moving forward.
- He told her to cowboy up and deal with the situation head-on.
C1LGBT
(slang)To adopt a more traditionally masculine demeanor to fit in.
Example
- He felt pressured to cowboy up in certain social settings to avoid standing out.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cowboy up":
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