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afraid of your own shadow

Idiom Fear

Meaning

to be easily frightened

Example Sentences

"He’s so timid; he’s afraid of his own shadow."

Related Expressions

scared out of one's wits

to be very frightened

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to help someone through a difficult period

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in a state of great happiness

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to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of so...

on good terms with

having a friendly and positive relationship with someone

count on

to rely on or trust someone to do something