have the courage of its convictions

have the courage of its convictions
have the courage of (your/its) convictions to do or say what you think is right no matter who disagrees with you.

He has the courage of his convictions to do what is right even when other disagree.

“What is needed is a political party with the courage of its convictions,” Chad said.

Related vocabulary: stand up and be counted

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