Take your courage in both hands
phrase
To gather up your strength or courage to do something that is scary or difficult.
I took my courage in both hands and told my boss I thought his decision was a mistake.
Often appears as...
- take your courage in both hands and speak up
- take your courage in both hands and face your fears
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To gather up your strength or courage to do something that is scary or difficult.
I took my courage in both hands and told my boss I thought his decision was a mistake.
Often appears as...
- take your courage in both hands and speak up
- take your courage in both hands and face your fears
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase emphasizes the emotional challenge before a daunting task.
She took her courage in both hands before addressing the crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Moment of Decision
It's often used at the moment when a person decides to face a fear or make a difficult choice.
He took his courage in both hands and finally asked for the promotion.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical; one doesn't literally grab anything with their hands.
After hesitating, I took my courage in both hands and jumped into the pool.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase emphasizes the emotional challenge before a daunting task.
She took her courage in both hands before addressing the crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Moment of Decision
It's often used at the moment when a person decides to face a fear or make a difficult choice.
He took his courage in both hands and finally asked for the promotion.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical; one doesn't literally grab anything with their hands.
After hesitating, I took my courage in both hands and jumped into the pool.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase emphasizes the emotional challenge before a daunting task.
She took her courage in both hands before addressing the crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Moment of Decision
It's often used at the moment when a person decides to face a fear or make a difficult choice.
He took his courage in both hands and finally asked for the promotion.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical; one doesn't literally grab anything with their hands.
After hesitating, I took my courage in both hands and jumped into the pool.
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