not have the stomach (for (something))

to not feel strong or brave enough to do something unpleasant.

The soldiers did not have the stomach for another fight.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form not have the stomach to do something:

I don't think I've got the stomach to argue with her again about money.

Related vocabulary: not have the heart to do something, your heart isn't in it

• done in
• done thing
• done up up like a dog's dinner
• Don Juan
• donkey's years
• donkey work
• don't ask
• don't ask me
• Don't ask me.
• Don't bet on it.
• don't bet on it
• Don't count chickens.
• Don't count chickens before they're hatched.
• Don't count your chickens.
• Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
• Don't get mad, get even.
• Don't get me wrong.
• don't get me wrong
• Don't give me that!
• Don't give up the day job!
• Don't hold your breath.
• Don't make me laugh.
• don't mention it
• don't need this
• don't rock the boat