fire in one's belly

A form of fire in the belly — The emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of fire in the belly.

    At 71 (he really does not look it), he still has the fire in his belly for such a challenge.

    2025 February 19, Paul Clifton, “I am absolutaly committed to reforming the railway”, in RAIL, number 1029, page 39
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Chicago

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