brass

US /bræs/
UK /bræs/
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1.

a yellow alloy of copper and zinc, sometimes with small amounts of other metals

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The antique lamp was made of polished brass.
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He plays the brass instruments in the orchestra.
2.

impudence; audacity

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He had the brass to ask for a raise after being late all week.
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Her brass attitude often got her into trouble.
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impudenceaudacityboldnessnervecheek
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brass rubbingbrass band(as) bold as brassget down to brass tacks