prendre son courage à deux mains

French edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

prendre son courage à deux mains

(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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