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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.

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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.

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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