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UK//jʊ ɡɒt bɔːlz//US//ju ɡɑːt bɔlz//

Meaning of You got balls

A slang expression meaning someone is courageous or daring.

In simple words: You are brave or daring.

You got balls in a sentence

  • You got balls for taking on that challenge!
  • I can’t believe you spoke up! You got balls!
  • You got balls to try skydiving.
  • Only someone who got balls would jump into the water that cold.
  • You got balls to confront him about that issue.

How to use You got balls

This phrase is informal and often used in casual conversations to compliment someone's courage. It's mostly used among friends and may not be appropriate in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a fearless person playing sports; they 'got balls' to take risks.

Related words

Collocations with You got balls

  • got balls
  • show balls
  • have balls

Synonyms for You got balls

Common mistakes with You got balls

  • Used in formal settings where it may seem inappropriate.
  • Confused with 'you got guts', which has a similar meaning.

Compare You got balls with Brave, Bold

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Frequently asked questions about "You got balls"

What does "You got balls" mean?

You are brave or daring.

What is the definition of "You got balls"?

A slang expression meaning someone is courageous or daring.

How do you use "You got balls" in a sentence?

You got balls for taking on that challenge!

Can you give another example of "You got balls"?

I can’t believe you spoke up! You got balls!

What are synonyms for "You got balls"?

Common alternatives include brave, bold, fearless, audacious, daring.

What words go with "You got balls"?

It commonly pairs with got balls, show balls, have balls.

What are common mistakes when using "You got balls"?

Used in formal settings where it may seem inappropriate. Confused with 'you got guts', which has a similar meaning.

How do you pronounce "You got balls"?

US: //ju ɡɑːt bɔlz//, UK: //jʊ ɡɒt bɔːlz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is "You got balls" formal or informal?

"You got balls" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.

When should I use "You got balls"?

This phrase is informal and often used in casual conversations to compliment someone's courage. It's mostly used among friends and may not be appropriate in formal situations.