pluck up (the) courage

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: to become brave enough (to do something)

He finally plucked up the courage to ask her out on a date.

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In theory, only six Republicans would need to pluck up the courage to band together and sign a discharge petition with all 212 Democrats. — John Parkinson, ABC News, 21 July 2025 Would Rachel finally pluck up the courage to leave Jake once and for all? — Liam Hes, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2021

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