Not have the stomach for (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "not have the stomach for (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Min Minh

2021-03-14 08:03

Meaning of Not have the stomach for (something) (redirected from 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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