prendre son courage à deux mains

French

Etymology

Literally, “to take one's courage with both hands”.

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

prendre son courage à deux mains

  1. (figuratively) to pluck up one's courage, to gather up one's courage, to man up
    Synonym: (vulgar) prendre ses couilles en main
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