[have] the stomach for {sth}
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to be determined or courageous enough to do something dangerous or risky
The idiom "have the stomach for something" comes from how our stomach helps us physically digest and handle the food we eat. It refers to whether a person can mentally or emotionally deal with or accept something tough. Just like our stomach processes food. The phrase is commonly used when discussing challenging or unpleasant tasks or experiences, indicating whether someone possesses the necessary emotional or physical strength to face them.
- Dealing with difficult customers requires patience and thick skin.Not everyone has the stomach for it.
- I don't think I have the stomach for horror movies.They always give me nightmares.
- She's a fearless journalist who has the stomach for reporting from war zones and dangerous situations.
- Starting a business is not for the faint of heart.You need to have the stomach for taking risks and facing uncertainty.