B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere il coraggio a due mani
To summon all one's courage
Literal Translation
"To have courage with both hands"
What it means
To summon all one's courage. Used when someone musters all their bravery to do something difficult or daunting. Encouraging in tone.
Example in context
"Ha preso il coraggio a due mani e ha chiesto un aumento."
"She took her courage in both hands and asked for a raise."
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