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Chicken
Meaning/Usage
: Being afraid or scared
Explanation
: Chickens are very timid, afraid or scared of many things. It is common to use animals to express traits such as "sly as a fox" or "strong as a bear."
"
There's nothing to be scared of. Don't be a
chicken
.
"
"
Everyone thinks I'm a
chicken
because I didn't go bungee jumping with them.
"
"
Stop being a
chicken
and just go.
"
A:
"
Did you ask Martha on a date?
"
B:
"
No. I was about to, but I got a little nervous.
"
A:
"
You're such a
chicken
.
"
Other Common Sentences
"
I didn't know you were afraid of insects. You're a scaredy cat.
"
"
He's a coward. He wouldn't even go on the rollercoaster ride.
"
"
Jack is scared of everything. He's such a sissy.
"
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