ほぞをかためる

臍を固める

to make up one's mind (to do something); to resolve firmly (to do something)

N3Expression
Expression, Ichidan verb
to make up one's mind (to do something)to resolve firmly (to do something)

Example Sentences

(かれ)は臍を固めて一世一代の大事業に乗り出した。

He resolved to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime enterprise.