fire in (the) belly
Meaning(s)
1. a strong determination to succeed at something
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
have the fire in your belly to achieve more
Analysis
To have fire in the belly means to have determination, motivation, energy and vigour to succeed or achieve something. If you have fire in the belly you are extremely determined and enthusiastic in a way that is easy to observe by others.
Social Examples (Basic)
- The motivational speech really put a fire in Gary's belly. He is now determined to turn his life around.
- I am highly motivated and have fire in my belly to succeed in all of my goals.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- James just doesn't have the same fire in his belly as the other candidates, so we can rule him out of the running for the promotion.
- Lucy already owns a chain of restaurants, but she still has that fire in her belly to expand further and achieve more.