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fire in one's belly

fire in one's belly is the alternative form of fire in the belly.

Meaning of fire in the belly

Noun

fire in the belly

  1. (idiomatic) The emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.
    • Near-synonyms: ardor, drive, fervor, initiative, intestinal fortitude, moxie, spunk, zeal

Questions about fire in one's belly

What is fire in one's belly the alternative form of?
Fire in one's belly is the alternative form of fire in the belly.

Words near fire in one's belly in the dictionary

  1. fire house
  2. fire houses
  3. fire hydrant
  4. fire hydrants
  5. fire ice
  6. fire in one's belly
  7. fire in the belly
  8. fire in the hole
  9. fire inspection
  10. fire inspections
  11. fire inspector

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