screw up one's courage

idiomPart ofscrew

screw up one's courage — idiom

1. to force yourself to become brave enough to do something difficult or frightenin

1.idiom
Definition

to force yourself to become brave enough to do something difficult or frightening.

Example

Erik screwed up his courage and asked his boss for a raise.

Leila finally screwed up her courage to speak in front of the crowd.