get the pluck up (to do something)

get the pluck up (to do something)

To muster or draw upon one's courage or resolve to do something. I wanted to ask Mary Sue to the prom, but I couldn't get the pluck up. I hope Jonathan finally gets the pluck up to ask his boss for a raise.
See also: get, pluck, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get enough pluck up (to do something)
  • get the nerve up (to do something)
  • get the guts up (to do something)
  • get enough nerve up
  • get enough nerve up (to do something)
  • get enough guts up (to do something)
  • get the spunk up
  • get the spunk up (to do something)
  • get the courage up
  • get the courage up (to do something)