courage of (one's) convictions

courage of (one's) convictions

Strong faith or confidence in one's beliefs. Often used in the phrase "have the courage of one's convictions." I need to have the courage of my convictions any time I'm around my parents—they always try to dissuade me from pursuing a career as a screenwriter. I'm always impressed with Stella—nothing can shake the courage of her convictions in her crusade for social justice.
See also: conviction, courage, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • conviction
  • courage
  • get the courage up
  • get the courage up (to do something)
  • get enough courage up
  • get enough courage up (to do something)
  • stripe
  • true colors
  • (one's) (true) stripes
  • (one's) true color(s)