[screw up one’s courage] or [pluck up one’s courage] {v. phr.} Toforce yourself to be brave.
The small boy screwed up his courageand went upstairs in the dark.
When his father came home in a badmood, it took Pete some time to screw up his courage and ask him for adollar.
Compare: WHISTLE IN THE DARK.
Перевод seasons and weather.
2500 английских слов.
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Значение идиомы screw up one’s courage