How to Pronounce "take your courage in both hands"
expression
TAYK yur KUR-ij in BOTH HANDZ
TAYK yaw KUR-ij in BOHTH HANDZ
Definition
To force yourself to do something difficult or scary, even if you are afraid. It is an idiom that means to be brave and take action despite fear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɝədʒ/, /ˈkɝɪdʒ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
British English
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈʌɹɪdʒ/ /ˈɪn/ /bˈəʊθ/ /hˈændz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK yur KUR-ij in BOTH HANDZ
UK
TAYK yaw KUR-ij in BOHTH HANDZ
Listen in Context
She had to take her courage in both hands and talk to her boss.
I need to take my courage in both hands and ask her out.
He finally took his courage in both hands and told the truth.
It was time to take my courage in both hands and finally quit my job.