He shook it off, gathering up his courage to cut the steam off, to deal with her.
He gathered up his courage, tiptoed to the door.
We gathered up our courage, went in with an offer, and reached an agreement with the sellers.
And you made me gather up my courage to tell you!
I gathered up my courage and cautiously crept to the edge.
I gathered up my courage, grasped the key firmly, and walked to the door.
"I need to speak with you," she announced, gathering up her courage.
At last he gathered up his courage and walked over to the park bench.
Dong-joo then gathered up his courage and headed for the flight.
Before he could gather up his courage to say anything more, she had taken a few steps toward the door.