a fraidy-cat US, informal (a fearful person, a coward) used mainly by children or to children Don’t be such a fraidy-cat; just jump into the water! Tom is a fraidy-cat; he is afraid of his own shadow. fraidy cat – English Vocabulary
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close to your heart (something important to you) Human welfare is a subject very close to my heart. (someone you love) I never knew that Ashley was so close to your heart; you two are really falling for each other. close to your heart – English Vocabulary
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chicken hearted (fearful, cowardly) If you’re so chicken-hearted, you shouldn’t have come out with us. Don’t be so chicken-hearted. Let’s dive into the water from that diving board. chicken hearted – English Vocabulary
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change of heart (to change your opinion or feeling about something) She had a change of heart after learning the details of the deal. He was going to sell his car but had a change of heart at the last minute. Change of heart – English Vocabulary
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by heart (from memory, memorized) We had to learn the entire poem by heart. I have dialed your number so many times that I know it by heart. by heart – English Vocabulary
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