The difference between Fire in the belly and Moxie

When used as nouns, fire in the belly means the emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc, whereas moxie means nerve, strength of character.


check bellow for the other definitions of Fire in the belly and Moxie

  1. Fire in the belly as a noun (idiomatic):

    The emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.

  1. Moxie as a noun:

    Nerve, strength of character.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: spirit backbone determination fortitude"

  2. Moxie as a noun:

    Verve.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: vigor pep energy initiative"

  3. Moxie as a noun:

    Wit, skill.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: know-how"