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Divernan

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3. Excellent & powerful -

Reply to ismnotwasm (Original post)

Sat Feb 7, 2015, 03:25 AM

Feb 2015

I've used that phrase in the past, but never will again. Upon reflection, what I meant to say and needed to say was to urge someone to "human" up, or to "take courage".

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Ten responses to the phrase "Man up" [View all] ismnotwasm Feb 2015 OP

10. No. A-Schwarzenegger Feb 2015 #1

Excellent Warpy Feb 2015 #2

Excellent & powerful - Divernan Feb 2015 #3

11. Fuck off. (Thanks for this, ism) Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #4

Recced. cwydro Feb 2015 #5

Other than his first reaction, my favorite was the speakers disdain for using "man up" Rowdyboy Feb 2015 #6