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
Amandoah-MAHN-do (Spanish, Italian)Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
Valeriusvə-LER-ee-əs (English)Ancient Roman
Judytayuw-DI-tahPolish
Swithin-History
Asif-Arabic
Kazimirkah-zee-MEER (Russian)Russian, Medieval Slavic