big-boy pants



big-boy pants

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dezirindade-zee-REEN-dahEsperanto
Ozias-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Tuathal-Irish (Rare)
Tiarnach-Irish
Magomed-Dagestani, Chechen, Ingush
Uzziahə-ZIE-ə (English)Biblical