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    pluck up

    US /plʌk ʌp/

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    UK /plʌk ʌp/

    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo force yourself to be brave enough to do something, even though you are afraid.
    He finally plucked up the courage to ask her on a date.

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    That Married Couple Is Into You

    03:42That Married Couple Is Into You
    • The three of us can pluck up some fresh ones, whip up some strawberry pie.

      The three of us can pluck up some fresh ones, whip up some strawberry pie.

    • The three of us can pluck up some fresh ones, whip up some strawberry pie.

      The three of us can pluck up some fresh ones, whip up some strawberry pie.

    B1

    How to Apologize

    05:21How to Apologize
    • The ability to pluck up the courage to sincerely apologize is one of the most important skills you learn in life and especially becomes handy with the people you love.

      The ability to pluck up the courage to sincerely apologize is one of the most important skills you learn in life and especially becomes handy with the people you love.

    • The ability to pluck up the courage to sincerely apologize is one of the most important skills you'll learn in life,

      The ability to pluck up the courage to sincerely apologize is one of the most important skills you'll learn in life,

    B1

    Anxious about talking to new people? Listen to 6 Minute English

    06:33Anxious about talking to new people? Listen to 6 Minute English
    • Another reason why you should pluck up the courage to talk to strangers is that it is good for our health!

      Another reason why you should pluck up the courage to talk to strangers is that it is good for our health!

    • "Pluck up the courage," that's a good phrase, Georgina, meaning force yourself to do something that you're scared about.

      "Pluck up the courage," that's a good phrase, Georgina, meaning force yourself to do something that you're scared about.

    A2