- the courage of one's convictions
- the courage of one's convictionsCourage to act up to, or consistently with, one's opinions or principles• • •Main Entry: ↑courage
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have the courage of one's convictions — ► have the courage of one s convictions act on one s beliefs despite danger or disapproval. Main Entry: ↑courage … English terms dictionary
have the courage of one's convictions — {v. phr.} To be brave enough to act according to your beliefs. * /Steve showed that he had the courage of his convictions by refusing to help another student cheat in the exam./ * /Owen knew that Pete had started the fight, but he was afraid to… … Dictionary of American idioms
have the courage of one's convictions — {v. phr.} To be brave enough to act according to your beliefs. * /Steve showed that he had the courage of his convictions by refusing to help another student cheat in the exam./ * /Owen knew that Pete had started the fight, but he was afraid to… … Dictionary of American idioms
have\ the\ courage\ of\ one's\ convictions — v. phr. To be brave enough to act according to your beliefs. Steve showed that he had the courage of his convictions by refusing to help another student cheat in the exam. Owen knew that Pete had started the fight, but he was afraid to say so; he … Словарь американских идиом
have the courage of one's convictions — act on one s beliefs despite danger or disapproval. → courage … English new terms dictionary
have the courage of one's convictions — v. act according to one s beliefs, behave in a way that suits one s beliefs … English contemporary dictionary
have the courage of one's convictions — act on one s beliefs despite danger or disapproval … Useful english dictionary
courage — ► NOUN 1) the ability to do something that frightens one. 2) strength in the face of pain or grief. ● have the courage of one s convictions Cf. ↑have the courage of one s convictions ● take one s courage in both hands Cf. ↑ … English terms dictionary
courage — [kʉr′ij] n. [ME & OFr corage, heart, spirit < L cor, HEART] 1. the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave; valor 2. Obs.… … English World dictionary
courage — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Lack of fear Nouns 1. courage, bravery, valor; boldness, strength; daring, gallantry, heroism, intrepidity; defiance, audacity; rashness, brinkmanship; confidence, self reliance; chivalry, prowess,… … English dictionary for students
