Square (one's) shoulders phrasal verb informal
Used to show willingness to overcome and solve difficulties and challenges and demonstrate courage or determination.
I know that you're nervous about the contest, but you just need to square your shoulders and try your best.
I always keep squaring my shoulders. I think I will become better and succeed because of challenges in my life.
Enthusiasm and perseverance
Said of a strong and courageous nature
To despise or make determined attempts less strong
To start working on something seriously or determinedly; to start doing what needs to be done
Used to say that someone is very courageous.
The verb "square" should be conjugated according to its tense.
She is a very brave person. Whatever the circumstances she squares her shoulders.
This phrase arises from 1819.
A legal matter that is very easy to solve
The house owners didn't lock the doors before going out, and that's why they got broken in. This is an open and shut case.