noun
minerals
noun
1
Slang for testicles, often used figuratively to mean courage or nerve.
"He didn't have the minerals to admit he was wrong."
How to Use Minerals
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal, mostly British slang for testicles or, figuratively, for guts and courage.
When to use it
Informal/slang — avoid in formal writing.
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He didn't have the _____ to admit he was wrong.