take one's courage in both hands

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English

Etymology

Compare French prendre son courage à deux mains.

Verb

take one's courage in both hands (third-person singular simple present takes one's courage in both hands, present participle taking one's courage in both hands, simple past took one's courage in both hands, past participle taken one's courage in both hands)

  1. (idiomatic) To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.
    I know that disobeying your father is hard, but you must take your courage in both hands and follow the path that's right for you.