get the nerve up (to do something)

To muster or draw upon one's courage or resolve to do something. I wanted to ask Mary Sue to the prom, but I couldn't get the nerve up. I hope Jonathan finally gets the nerve up to ask his boss for a raise. I can't believe I finally got the nerve up to perform in the talent show!

See also: get, nerve, up

See also:

get enough nerve up
get enough nerve up (to do something)
get up (one's) nerve (to do something)
get the guts up (to do something)
get the pluck up (to do something)
get enough guts up (to do something)
get the spunk up
get the spunk up (to do something)
get enough pluck up (to do something)
get the courage up

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