気き持もちを引ひき締しめる

expression, ichidan verb

pull oneself together; focus one's mind; brace oneself

Used when someone consciously tightens their mental focus or resolve, often before a challenge or after a setback. Similar to 気を引き締める, but with 気持ち emphasizing one's feelings or spirit.

See also: 気を引き締める (きをひきしめる)

• 試し験けんの前まえは、気き持もちを引ひき締しめて勉べん強きょうに集しゅう中ちゅうした。

  Before the exam, I pulled myself together and focused on studying.

• 失しっ敗ぱいしても気き持もちを引ひき締しめて、もう一いち度ど挑ちょう戦せんしよう。

  Even if you fail, brace yourself and try again.