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Definition pluck up (the) courage (to do something) in American English

pluck up (the) courage (to do something) phrase

phrase
1

to persuade yourself to do something that frightens you

Example

He finally plucked up the courage to speak to her.

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Definition pluck up (the) courage (to do something) in American English