Related Clues:

• Was unflinching
• Took up the challenge
• Didn't play it safe
• Made bold
• Had the nerve to
• Acted with courage - or dread?
• Your old man was ruddy brave to have done that
• Egged on, in a way
• Challenged - was audacious
• Was gutsy enough
• Drew a line in the sand, perhaps
• Was plucky enough
• Defied
• Took the challenge
• Belled the cat