pluck up (the) courage
idiom
: to become brave enough (to do something)
He finally plucked up the courage to ask her out on a date.
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Would Rachel finally pluck up the courage to leave Jake once and for all?
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Liam Hes, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2021
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