To step up to a challenge and/or dismiss one's insecurities or fears.

The opposite of chickening out.

To "man-up" or "step-up".
"I've had quite a few drinks tonight, I probably shouldn't drive you guys to T-Bell"

"Dude, put down your purse and get in the damn car"
by Austin Brigman August 15, 2006
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a saying used to tell a man to put down his womenliness and let his testosterone conquer the large amount of estrogen that he has. in other words, man up and stop being such a wimp.
Thomas: dude, im so scared that shes gonna reject me.

Michael: gosh thomas, put your purse down and go freakin ask her out.

Life would be ten times better if everyone would just put their purses down.

I feel like such a man since i put my purse down.
by band_nerd_15 February 1, 2011
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a saying used to tell a man to put down his womenliness and let his testosterone conquer the large amount of estrogen that he has. in other words, man up and stop being such a wimp
Thomas: dude, im so scared that shes gonna reject me.
Michael: gosh thomas, put your purse down and go freakin ask her out.

Life would be ten times better if everyone would just put their purses down.

I feel like such a man since i put my purse down.
by band_nerd_15 February 1, 2011
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