faint of heart
The idiom "faint of heart" is used to describe individuals who are easily frightened or lack the courage to face challenging situations.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Lacking the courage to face difficult or dangerous situations.
Example
- This horror movie is not for the faint of heart.
- The hike to the summit is challenging and not for the faint of heart.
B2General
(informal)Easily frightened or discouraged.
Example
- Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart.
- He is too faint of heart to watch scary movies.