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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]

Example Sentences

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The hostage crisis continues to cast a long shadow over Israeli society; even as many take heart from the families' message of endurance and solidarity.

From BBC

“But we should also take heart that it is not the exception and that it reflects the very best of human behavior.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead of worrying about the catalysts that weighed on tech stocks last month, he believes investors should take heart from the continuing adoption of AI, which appears poised to fuel these stocks through 2026.

From Barron's

Regardless of the source, home buyers can take heart that economists think buyers’ fortunes will improve slightly next year.

From Barron's

Though they may take heart from the words of the culture minister, who is chairing the presidential committee that wants to resolve the dispute.

From BBC

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