have the brass (neck) (to do something)
- have the brass (neck) (to do something)
- have the brass (neck) (to do something)
to have the confidence to do something that is rude or shows a lack of respect, without caring whether people approve.
How does she have the brass to ask for a day off during our busiest period?
He had the brass balls to announce his engagement to Sally in front of his ex-wife.
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