to nerve oneself, to steel oneself, to gather courage
1. to prepare oneself mentally or emotionally for something difficult; to summon up courage
He nerved himself before entering the meeting.
Ele se enervou antes de entrar na reunião.
2. to brace oneself; to fortify one's resolve
She nerved herself to deliver the difficult news.
Ela se encorajou para dar a notícia difícil.
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