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screw up courage

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screw up one's courage
Fig. to build up one's courage. I guess I have to screw up my courage and go to the dentist. I spent all morning screwing up my courage to take my driver's test.
See also: courage, screw, up
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: courage, screw, up
screw up (your) courage also pluck 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: courage, screw, up


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