took one's courage in both hands

A form of take one's courage in both hands — To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of take one's courage in both hands
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APA

took one's courage in both hands. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20one's%20courage%20in%20both%20hands

MLA

“took one's courage in both hands.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20one's%20courage%20in%20both%20hands. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “took one's courage in both hands,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20one's%20courage%20in%20both%20hands.

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