pluck up (the) courage
idiom
: to become brave enough (to do something)
He finally plucked up the courage to ask her out on a date.
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Would Rachel finally pluck up the courage to leave Jake once and for all?
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Liam Hes, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2021
Liam Hes, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2021
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“Pluck up (the) courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pluck%20up%20%28the%29%20courage. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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