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/Sounds like "teh" (as in "ten") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "ah" (as in "art") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "yahs" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

To have guts, courage, and determination to face difficult situations head-on. Whoever has 'agallas' doesn't back down when the moment of truth arrives, they go all in.

Examples

You need guts to start a company from scratch.

She had the nerve to tell him the truth in front of everyone.

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Regional synonyms

To walk into a place with total confidence and ease, as if you own it and nobody needs to give you permission. Used in Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, this phrase describes someone who moves through any space completely at home, with zero hesitation.