(as) bold as brass

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: not afraid at all : very confident or bold

I was too nervous to do it, but my sister went right up to him (as) bold as brass and asked for his autograph.

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Clusters of showy white flowers burst open in spring and are followed by vibrant red–orange berries that are bold as brass. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024

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