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/Sounds like "TREE" (as in "tree") + "pahs" (as in "park")/

Meaning

Guts, bravery, and determination to face something difficult without backing down. In Mexico and Spain, tener tripas means you do not flinch when action is required, even when the situation is uncomfortable or intimidating.

Examples

It takes real guts to give that presentation in front of three hundred people.

He has more than enough guts to face that kind of situation without hesitation.

Regional synonyms

In gaming, to briefly lean out from cover to spot or shoot an enemy and then retreat back to safety. An essential move for gathering information without fully exposing yourself.