prendre son courage à deux mains

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French

Etymology

Literally "to take one's courage with both hands".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʁɑ̃.dʁə sɔ̃ ku.ʁa.ʒ‿a dø mɛ̃/

Verb

prendre son courage à deux mains

  1. (figuratively) to gather up one's courage, to pluck up one's courage, to man up

Synonyms