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Take your courage in both hands

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Emotional Weight

The phrase emphasizes the emotional challenge before a daunting task.

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She took her courage in both hands before addressing the crowd.
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Moment of Decision

It's often used at the moment when a person decides to face a fear or make a difficult choice.

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He took his courage in both hands and finally asked for the promotion.
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Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical; one doesn't literally grab anything with their hands.

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After hesitating, I took my courage in both hands and jumped into the pool.
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