take one's courage in both hands en · VERB
Etymology
Compare French prendre son courage à deux mains.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.
I know that disobeying your father is hard, but you must take your courage in both hands and follow the path that's right for you.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| took one's courage in both hands | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| taking one's courage in both hands | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| takes one's courage in both hands | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| taken one's courage in both hands | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |