Have No Stomach for Something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Have No Stomach for Something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Min Minh calendar 2021-02-18 12:02

Meaning of Have No Stomach for Something

Synonyms:

be in for it

Have No Stomach for Something Verb + object/complement

 This expression uses stomach in the sense of "appetite" or "relish for." meaning people are not brave enough to do sth unpleasant. "Not have stomach for something" is also used to convey the same meaning.

To not have enough courage and determination to do something unpleasant

I have no stomach for this final exam's presentation.

I don't have any stomach for romantic films but my girlfriend loves them.

I have no the stomach for fighting against the enemies.

To dislike a certain food

Those pizzas look delicious, but I have no stomach for them.

Grammar and Usage of Have No Stomach for Something

Verb Forms

  • had no stomach for
  • to have no stomach for
  • having no stomach for

Have should be conjugated in the correct tense 

Origin of Have No Stomach for Something

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