HAVE THE COURAGE OF ONE'S CONVICTIONS


Meaning of HAVE THE COURAGE OF ONE'S CONVICTIONS in English

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 did not have the courage of his convictions.

American idioms English vocabulary.      Английский словарь американских идиом.