cowboy up

verb

1. informal.
   intr, adverb to adopt a tough approach or course of action

Example Sentences

You also cowboy up with some fancy duds.

From Salon

The Angels entered the game with more homers than any team in baseball besides the Toronto Blue Jays, providing many opportunities to cowboy up in the dugout.

From Los Angeles Times

The Astros are channeling the 2004 Red Sox, hoping to “cowboy up” for a stunning comeback that could send them to the World Series in Arlington, Texas.

From Seattle Times

The Astros are channeling the 2004 Red Sox, hoping to “cowboy up” for a stunning comeback that could send them to the World Series in Arlington, Texas.

From Washington Times

Asked how they endured such weather, Marquez answered: “You cowboy up.”

From Washington Times