lily-livered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of lily-livered
Example Sentences
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Of course, Paxton isn't just a standout when it comes to being lily-livered.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2022
If that happens, they can point to their lily-livered observations and say, “See, we knew it all along.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
Fifa has shown little willingness to tackle any of this but there is no reason for the IOC to be so lily-livered.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 4, 2017
It’s not for the lily-livered, but bright-line rules can feel like the only things that work with kids and technology.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 8, 2015
The boss cop said,“You lily-livered rats,” and it was like someone said, “On your mark, get set, go!”
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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