pluck up
中級 (B1) informal
To make yourself brave enough to do something scary
"He finally plucked up the courage to ask his manager for a pay rise."
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DEBATE: Why Do Gen Z Women Hate Men So Much?
Chris Williamson · 95:43
Well, men need to kind of pluck up the courage somewhere.
Learn About Prehistoric Life | BBC Timestamp
BBC Timestamp · 8:40
With the return of the crew, I pluck up my courage and look for signs
ESTHER PEREL: The Hard Truth! Love Can’t Exist Without This
Jay Shetty Podcast · 6:31
have to pluck up the courage to walk over to a woman in a bar at the mall