Etymology[edit]
Literally, “to take one's courage with both hands”.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /pʁɑ̃.dʁə sɔ̃ ku.ʁa.ʒ‿a dø mɛ̃/
prendre son courage à deux mains
- (figuratively) to pluck up one's courage, to gather up one's courage, to man up
- Synonym: (vulgar) prendre ses couilles en main
