taking heart
Finding inner strength
Taking heart is finding courage or renewed hope in a difficult situation.
The phrase suggests drawing emotional strength from some source of encouragement: Taking heart from the early poll numbers, the campaign pushed forward.
Someone who takes heart allows themselves to feel optimistic despite setbacks: She took heart when the doctor said the treatment was working.
- braveryBoldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- hopefulnessExpectation of positive outcomes
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- chin upEncouragement to stay positive
brave face · optimism · silver lining · fortitude · faith · emboldened · resilience · never give up · bolstering · rallying · dedication · endurance · solace · comfort · buoyancy · reassurance · inspiration · positivity
taking heartlosing heart
Becoming discouraged or demoralized
despairing · losing hope · losing faith · throwing in the towel · caving in
taking heartgiving up
Choosing to stop trying
surrendering · throwing in the towel · caving in · breaking down · collapsing
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