com a cara e a coragem

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “with the face and the courage”.

Adverb

com a cara e a coragem (comparable, comparative mais com a cara e a coragem, superlative o mais com a cara e a coragem)

1. (idiomatic, colloquial, emphatic) boldly despite without any favourable conditions, without help of any kind, without means of defence (against disapproval, humiliation, etc.)

Usage notes

• Generally used with ir (“go”), vir (“come”) or sair (“go out”).