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What does "balls" mean here?
He has the balls to witness.
What's the meaning of "balls" here? Is it always plural?
2011년 10월 5일 오전 8:49
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In this context, the usage is always plural. I will refrain from an anatomical explanation why this is so. As Nathan and Lolerpops have said, the expression refers to the courage to do something. The wording is common speech, quite informal, but might be considered rude by your grandmother.
2011년 10월 5일
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Feminists may object to the identification of courage with the capacity to produce testosterone. There are many women in the world who have more balls than some men.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2010/08/a_ballsy_explainer.html
2011년 10월 5일
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Balls = courage
2011년 10월 5일
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Balls refers to testicles, in this case meaning either daring or courageous enough to :)
2011년 10월 5일
Balls, used in this sentence, is a metaphoric term or a figure of speech that means COURAGE or GUTS
2011년 10월 5일
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