Phrase guide

fire in the belly

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: ardor, drive, fervor, initiative, intestinal fortitude, moxie, spunk, zeal

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ardor, drive, fervor, initiative, intestinal fortitude, moxie, spunk, zeal

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tulisieluisuus — ardor, drive
  • French: feu sacré — ardor, drive
  • Polish: zapał — ardor, drive
  • Polish: entuzjazm — ardor, drive
  • Polish: gorliwość — ardor, drive
  • Russian: пыл (pyl) — ardor, drive
  • Russian: рве́ние (rvénije) — ardor, drive
  • Serbo-Croatian: нагон — ardor, drive
  • Serbo-Croatian: nagon — ardor, drive