courage and perseverance
Origin of intestinal fortitude
origin, originally a euphemism for “guts” (see gut, noun)intestinal fortitude
intestinal fortitude
noun
Intestinal fortitude is defined as courage and endurance to go on.
A marathon runner is an example of someone with intestinal fortitude.
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intestinal fortitude
noun
Courage; endurance.
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