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Dutch courage (humorous)

the confidence that you get by drinking alcohol before you do something that you are frightened of doing. He had another drink to give him Dutch courage for what he might find at home.

See also: Dutch

have the courage of your convictions

to have the confidence to do or say what you think is right even when other people disagree. Have the courage of your convictions - don't go out to work if you feel your children need you at home.

screw up your courage

to force yourself to be brave and do something that makes you nervous. She screwed up her courage and asked to see the manager.

See also: screw

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have the courage of your/its convictions

to do or say what you think is right no matter who disagrees with you. He has the courage of his convictions to do what is right even when other disagree. “What is needed is a political party with the courage of its convictions,” Chad said.

stand up and be counted

screw up (your) courage

to force yourself to be brave. Jimmy screwed up his courage and gave Lisa a heart-shaped box of chocolates on Valentine's Day.

See also: screw