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It is generally used that way. But it's also sometimes used in the gender-specific manner, and so some people will take offense over it.
by mdadm 10y ago
It is generally used that way. But it's also sometimes used in the gender-specific manner, and so some people will take offense over it.
- andrewingram 10y agoWell, most of my friends and acquaintances are women and it's not uncommon for them to say stuff like "I need to grow a pair" or "I need to just man up" if they think they're being a bit unconfident. They're very gendered phrases and I must admit to finding it a bit strange hearing women say them, but it does demonstrate that they've become pretty neutralised in modern parlance.