be bold
Take the leap
Be bold is an exhortation to act with confidence and courage, often when hesitation or caution might seem safer.
The phrase encourages taking risks, speaking up, or making decisive moves: Be bold—ask for the raise.
In design and typography, be bold can also mean use bold text for emphasis.
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
- daringAdventurous courage
- take risksAccept uncertain outcomes willingly
no guts no glory · decisiveness · originality · break the mold · trailblazing · nerve · intrepidity · leap of faith · grit · experimentation · fortune favors · conviction · pioneering · initiative · step up · inspiration · poise · fortitude
- assertiveness tipsspeak up, stand firm, say no, take a stand
- motivational phrasesdream big, try harder, no excuses, overcome, improve
- pep talkskeep going, you got this, hang in there, keep pushing, believe in yourself
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, courage, valor
- stand outshine, excel, outshine, eclipse, surpass
- seize todaycarpe diem, seize the day, seize the moment, live for today, present moment
be boldshrink back
Withdraw due to fear
cower · play it safe · lose your nerve · back down · hold back
be boldbe careful
Exercise caution and prudence
hedge your bets · play it safe · err on the side of caution · hold back · tread carefully
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