have the guts (to do something)



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have the guts (to do something)

To have enough courage, conviction, or resolve (to do something). You're always talking about quitting your job, but I don't think you have the guts. I know it can be difficult, but you've got to have the guts to stand up for your beliefs!
See also: gut, have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MarlyMAHR-leeEnglish (Rare)
RÁIchÉAl-Irish
JaquelineJAK-ə-leen (English), JAK-ə-lin (English)English (Modern), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Blagun-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Priscilla[pri'silə]
Bernardober-NAHR-do (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese