powder courage

When one takes pre-workout or hormone boosting supplements making them more confident and in many instances cocky. This phenomenon is similar to liquid courage.

Observer 1: John is taking testo-boosters and he he just tried to kiss that dime he just met!
Observer 2: Sounds like Johns got powder courage
Observer 1: He can't take no for an answer

plastic courage

Down hill mountain biking pads and guards, usually made by azonic, troy lee designs, 661 or one of the other big mtb gear makers.

Also used to conceal identities while rolling over roadies and pedestrians

Bill put on his plastic courage rolled the line.

Courage under fire

Bravery, while being judged, doubted, rejected, verbally abused, put down, surviving hard or difficult times. Coming through the fire, through the heat, and still being able to stand, to share your journey without shame or embarrassment.

Also, a movie, “Courage Under Fire”, staring Denzel Washington.

I’ve always admired Evelyn for showing courage under fire during her divorce from Matt.

take courage

Man the fuck up!

- Shit, this ledge is way too narrow...
- Take courage, man, don't be a fucking pussy!