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.
- 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)