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have confidence in oneself

[/hæv ˈkɒnfɪdəns ɪn wʌnˈself/]
verb phrase
ter confiança em si mesmo
1. To believe in one's own abilities, qualities, or judgment; to have self-assurance and faith in oneself
She has confidence in herself and never doubts her abilities.
Ela tem confiança em si mesma e nunca duvida das suas capacidades.
2. To possess self-esteem and belief that one can accomplish goals or handle challenges
He had to have confidence in himself to give that presentation in front of thousands.
Ele tinha de ter confiança em si mesmo para fazer essa apresentação diante de milhares de pessoas.
NYC Slang
believe in yourself / got that swagger
Synonyms
be self-assuredbelieve in oneselfhave self-beliefbe confidenthave faith in oneselftrust oneself
Antonyms
doubt oneselflack confidencebe insecurebe self-conscioushave low self-esteem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ter confiança em si mesmo/a
Most common usage; gender agrees with subject
Rio de Janeiro
ter confiança em si
Slightly shortened form; common in informal speech
São Paulo
ter confiança em si mesmo/a
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
ter confiança em si próprio/a
Preferred European Portuguese form; 'próprio' emphasizes 'own'

Related Idioms & Phrases

have what it takes
have nerves of steel
walk the walk
go for broke
take the bull by the horns
keep your chin up
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