work up the nerve to do — to gather the courage or confidence to do something difficult or scary
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to gather the courage or confidence to do something difficult or scary
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːrk ʌp ðə nɜːrv tu duː/
Korean meaning: 용기를 내다, 용기를 내서 ~하다
Korean pronunciation: 워**크** 업 더 **너**브 투 두
Example Sentences
- It took me three cups of coffee to work up the nerve to call my ex-girlfriend.
- She spent an hour in front of the mirror working up the nerve to cut her own bangs.
- I'm still working up the nerve to tell my parents about my tattoo.
work up the nerve to do
NOUN//wɜːrk ʌp ðə nɜːrv tu duː//
to gather the courage or confidence to do something difficult or scary
to gather the courage or confidence to do something difficult or scary
Work up the nerve, follow the curve, and boldly serve!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
work는 고대 영어 'weorc'에서 유래되었고, nerve는 라틴어 'nervus'(힘줄, 신경)에서 왔습니다. 용기의 의미로 사용되는 nerve는 19세기부터 쓰이기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“It took me three cups of coffee to work up the nerve to call my ex-girlfriend.”
“She spent an hour in front of the mirror working up the nerve to cut her own bangs.”
“I'm still working up the nerve to tell my parents about my tattoo.”
“He worked up the nerve to give a presentation in front of 200 people.”
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