[have the guts to do something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous. * /Jack wants to marry Jilt, but he doesn't have the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

guts

[guts] See: [HATE ONE'S GUTS], [HAVE THE GUTS TO DO SOMETHING]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

have hair

[have hair] {v. phr.}, {slang} To possess courage, fortitude, guts, sex-appeal. * /I like him, he's got a lot of hair./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

August Strindberg

(1849-1912), Swedish writer People who keep dogs are cowards who haven't got the guts to bite people themselves. www.english-slang.com

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gun for

[gun for] {v.}, {informal} 1. To hunt for with a gun; look hard for a chance to harm or defeat. * /The cowboy is gunning for […]

loose

[loose] See: [AT LOOSE ENDS], [CAST OFF] or [CAST LOOSE], [CUT LOOSE], [PLAY FAST AND LOOSE], [HAVE A SCREW LOOSE], [LET […]

La Rochefoucauld

In jealousy there is more of self love than of love to another.

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Albert Einstein

I am convinced that He (God) does not play dice.

French fried potato

[French fried potato] or [French fry] {n.} A narrow strip of potato fried in deep fat. - Usually used in the plural. * /Sue […]

speak volumes

[speak volumes] {v. phr.} To tell or show much in a way other than speaking; be full of meaning. * /The nice present she […]