guts

3 definitions • 12 examples

bowels:

My guts hurt.

He got a knife in the guts.

Cow's guts are suited for digesting grasses and grains.

I was in the kitchen, pulling the guts out of a chicken.

He has to be careful what he eats because he has some problems with his guts.

courage in dealing with danger or uncertainty:

it takes guts to It takes a lot of guts to admit to so many people that you've made a mistake.

something/doing something takes guts Standing up for what you believe when everyone is against you takes guts.

have the guts to Thankfully, she had the guts to stand up to the mayor.

Not many people have the guts to follow their dreams, whatever it takes.

He has that combination of skill and guts that every champion needs.

The team showed a lot of guts today.

bravery and determination:

[ + to infinitive ] I don’t think I’d have the guts to say that to his face.