heroic exploits

Brave legendary acts

Heroic exploits are bold, daring deeds—the kind that require courage and make for good stories.

The phrase appears in adventure narratives and historical accounts: The film dramatizes the heroic exploits of resistance fighters.

Often used with mild irony for mundane accomplishments: He regaled us with heroic exploits from his weekend of home repairs.

Related

bravery · conquests · endurance · valor · knight in shining armor · daring · intrepidity · chronicles · quests · gallantry · sagas · victories · against all odds · integrity · legends · fearlessness · battle scars · saving the day

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Opposites
courage vs cowardice

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Rapid departure from danger

action vs inaction

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Deliberate nonmovement

doing nothing · passivity · failure to act · standing idly by · paralysis

moral valence

heroic exploitsatrocities

Extremely cruel acts

war crimes · betrayals · crimes against humanity · cruelties · treachery

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G