brave lion
Bold maned jungle king
A brave lion is a person, especially a child, who shows courage in a frightening or painful situation.
The phrase draws on the lion's status as a symbol of bravery: You were such a brave lion at the dentist today.
It's often used as gentle encouragement or praise for facing something difficult.
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
- valiantCourageously determined
- mightyHaving great power
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