Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take one's courage in both hands

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.01 in modern English

Syllables: take one's -courage in both- hands
IPA

42

Scrabble Score

26

Letters

3

Syllables

15

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.

Example Sentences

"I know that disobeying your father is hard, but you must take your courage in both hands and follow the path that's right for you."

Etymology

Compare French prendre son courage à deux mains.

Inflected Forms

takes one's courage in both hands (present, singular) taking one's courage in both hands (participle, present) took one's courage in both hands (past) taken one's courage in both hands (participle, past)

Questions

What does take one's courage in both hands mean?: To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.
Where does take one's courage in both hands come from?: Compare French prendre son courage à deux mains.

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