A small worn silver toy spacecraft with a glass canopy and fins hovers amid dust against blue-grey.

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Leia

You came in that? You're braver than I thought.

— Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope ‧ 1977

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What it means

Our interpretation.

A sharp, sarcastic compliment aimed at questionable judgment rather than genuine bravery. The speaker mocks an unimpressive choice while grudgingly acknowledging the nerve it took. It's teasing admiration wrapped in disbelief at someone's oddly reckless decision, softened by wit.

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