Have a strong stomach

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To be able to handle or withstand physically upsetting or shocking conditions or events.

You must have a strong stomach to be able to work in a hospital's emergency room.
Visual representation of "have a strong stomach" - To be able to handle or withstand physically upsetting or shocking conditions or events.

Often appears as...

  • have a strong stomach for
  • don't have a strong stomach

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Figurative Use

Means emotional strength, not literal stomach health.

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Watching the surgery was intense; you really have a strong stomach.
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Not Complimentary

Implying someone has a strong stomach isn't always praise; context matters.

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You have a strong stomach to deal with that corrupt business.
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Intensity Indicator

Often used to emphasize the severity or extreme nature of a situation.

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You need a strong stomach to watch this horror movie.
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