lose your nerve
- chicken outWithdraw due to fear
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- hesitatePause in uncertainty
- chokeObstruct breathing or airflow
falter · waver · cold feet · back down · flinch · buckle · crack · balk · wimp out · tremble · coward · bottle it · shrink · quail · retreat · doubt · anxiety · sweaty palms
courage maintenance
lose your nervesteel yourself
Prepare mentally for difficulty
stand firm · stay the course · face your fears · tough it out · take the plunge