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lose one's nerve

lose one's nerve(
luz
 
wuhnz
 
nuhrv
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. acobardarse
I was going to ask her out, but I lost my nerve.Iba a invitarla a salir, pero me acobardé.
b. achicopalarse
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
The bully lost his nerve in front of the older student.El matón se achicopaló frente al chico mayor.
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