BThe phrase was invented by the author for the novel of the same name. He uses it to mean courage, with a double-dose of toughness and tenacity.
If someone says that something "apparently happened" it means that they are not really sure if it is true.
yes :) No I mean which one?
It means you have courage and strength of mind, meaning you can see the small things that matter yet understand the big picture.
Western, if that is what you mean by theme.
True Grit was released on 12/22/2010.
True Grit - novel - was created in 1968.
John Wayne is the main actor in True Grit.
True Grit - song - was created in 1969-07.
True Grit grossed $252,276,928 worldwide.
In Rooster Cogburn, she played Eula Goodnight, but she was not in True Grit.
True Grit grossed $171,243,005 in the domestic market.
John Wayne won the Academy Award (Oscar)for Best Actor in a Leading Role for: True Grit (1969)The other nominees wereDustin Hoffman - Midnight CowboyJon Voight - Midnight CowboyRichard Burton - Anne of the Thousand DaysPeter O'Toole - Goodbye Mr. Chips