brass ovaries vs hardihood

brass ovaries

noun
  • courage, guts 

hardihood

noun
  • Unyielding boldness and daring; firmness in doing something that exposes one to difficulty, danger, or calamity; intrepidness. 

  • Ability to withstand extreme conditions, hardiness. 

  • Excessive boldness; foolish daring; offensive assurance. 

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