English

man down

/ˈmæn ˌdaʊn/
To lose courage or cause to lose courage.

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    man (“to brace (oneself), to fortify or steel (oneself) in a manly way; to supply (something) with staff or crew; to accustom (a hawk or other bird) to the presence of men”) + down

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