gather courage

[ˈɡæðər ˈkɜːrɪdʒ]

verb phrase

reunir coragem

1. To summon or muster the strength and bravery needed to do something difficult or frightening

She gathered courage to speak up in the meeting.

Ela reuniu coragem para falar na reunião.

2. To build confidence gradually before attempting a challenging task

He gathered courage over several days before asking her out.

Ele reuniu coragem durante vários dias antes de convidá-la para sair.

NYC Slang

buck up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

reunir coragem

Most common and widely understood expression

Brazil

juntar coragem

Alternative form, equally acceptable

Portugal

reunir coragem

Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage

Portugal

armar-se de coragem

More literary or formal expression

take a deep breath and gather courage

gather the courage to face one's fears

gather courage for a fresh start

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