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to lose your nerve

Idiom Courage

Meaning

to lose courage and become too afraid to do something

Example Sentences

"He wanted to jump, but he lost his nerve at the last second."

Related Expressions

do time

to spend time in prison

hold the fort

to be in charge while someone is away

the tide has turned

a situation has started to change in your favor

there’s always tomorrow

you’ll have another chance in the future

make a name for oneself

to become well-known or famous for something

carry the weight of responsibility

to bear the burden of an important duty or obligation