Question

put backbone into someone

Accepted Answer

encourage someone to behave resolutely.As a metaphor for firmness of character, backbone dates from the mid 19th century.1998 – Spectator - There is a widespread belief that if only Mrs. Thatcher had still been in No. 10, she would have put backbone into Bush and got rid of Saddam. encourage someone to behave resolutely.As a metaphor for firmness of character, backbone dates from the mid 19th century.1998 – Spectator - There is a widespread belief that if only Mrs. Thatcher had

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