Bold as brass meaning
What does the saying 'Bold as brass' mean?
Idiom: Bold as brass
Meaning:
Someone who is as bold as brass is very confident and not worried about how other people will respond or about being caught.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Character & appearance |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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