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take heart

Idioms  
  1. Be confident, be brave, as in Take heart, we may still win this game. This idiom uses heart in the sense of “courage.” [First half of 1500s]


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But take heart: Historical data shows that, over the past century, bear markets have accounted for just over 20% of those years.

From MarketWatch May 7, 2026

Historians take heart from the fact British monarchs have in the past successfully navigated tensions with America.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

If you’ve ever lost something valuable on a Metro bus or train and assumed it was gone forever, take heart: There is a system for reuniting riders with their possessions.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2026

Newcastle will certainly take heart from how they competed against Barcelona when they face the five-time winners in the return fixture next week.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

I take heart from it—at least I won't be wandering in circles.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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