Pluck up courage

Pluck up courage
 

what is the equivalent in American English?

Be brave.:thumbsup:
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courage a secas

Entonces en tuve que armarme de valor instead of i had to pluck up courage, I say I had to be brave I guess.

Yes, that's a valid translation.

You can all say (more figuratively):

Chin up
Be tough
Keep a stiff upper lip (very British), but it will clearly be understood on both sides of the ocean.
Buck up (old fashioned)

How do you translate the following :
Tuve que armarme de valor para decir a Inés que la quería con toda mi alma.:love:

I needed to work up the courage to tell Ines that I loved her with all my
heart.

I agree with Poli. Either work up the courage or find the courage.