lose heart

lose heart
lose heart
Fig. to lose one's courage or confidence. •

Now, don't lose heart. Keep trying.

What a disappointment! It's enough to make one lose heart.

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{v. phr.} To feel discouraged because of failure; to lose hope of success. * /The team had won no games and it lost heart./ Contrast: TAKE HEART.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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