bold as brass
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Very bold; very forward or impudent.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The twins were now playing in the most approved brotherly fashion till at last Master Jacky who was really as bold as brass there was no getting behind that deliberately kicked the ball as hard as ever he could down towards the seaweedy rocks.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bold as brass” mean?
Very bold; very forward or impudent.
Is “bold as brass” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.