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big-girl pants

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big-girl pants

A euphemism for being old or mature enough to do something as an adult woman or as an adult woman should. Come on, Linda, you need to put on your big-girl pants and own up to your lies. I know you're not a morning person, but put on your big-girl pants and go to work.

See also: pant