"take one's courage in both hands" meaning in English

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Verb

Etymology: Compare French prendre son courage à deux mains. Etymology templates: {{cog|fr|prendre son courage à deux mains}} French prendre son courage à deux mains Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} take one's courage in both hands
  1. (idiomatic) To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-take_one's_courage_in_both_hands-en-verb-jvZjMS~R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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