but seriously folks »
Directs attention to immediately preceding failed attempt at humor.
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fail over »
To automatically switch processing from a failed component in a critical system to its live spare or backup component.
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go in one ear and out the other »
Failed to pay attention.
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grow a pair »
To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.
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red face test »
A hypothetical test of a person's embarrassment, that is either passed or failed. Saying one passes the red face test means one would not blush and thus would not be embarrassed by disclosing something to others or doing something, and saying one fails the red face test means a situation would cause them discernible embarrassment.
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strap on a pair »
To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.
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