An insult designed to get someone to show some courage. It is given in a direct and coarse manner, that men, but women and men too, can relate to. Also used when describing someone else.

"You need to get a pair and show that you're in charge."

Or, "you need to grow a pair."

Or, "he needs to get a pair and make a decision."

by Wayfarers December 6, 2007
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insult to someone behaving in a wimpy, timid or particualrly cowardly manner according to the speaker. Used in the distant tense.
"That player is always away from the ball in every play - He should get a pair."
by D F Stuckey March 4, 2004
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same as grow a pair, i.e. balls or tits
Eddie, grow up, eh ?! Get a pair to fill your nutsack.

Charlotte, grow up, eh ?! Get a pair and go titty fuck him with them.
by Jake March 6, 2004
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