Yellow streak
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British pronunciation/jˈɛləʊ stɹˈiːk/
American pronunciation/jˈɛloʊ stɹˈiːk/

Definiția și Sensul lui "yellow streak"

Yellow streak
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one's lack of courage to deal with painful or dangerous situations
yellow streak definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "yellow streak" and when to use it?

The phrase "yellow streak" has its origins in the early 20th century and is derived from the association of the color yellow with cowardice or fear. It is used to describe someone who is believed to be lacking courage or exhibiting cowardly behavior. It implies that the person has a figurative "yellow streak" running through them, symbolizing their supposed fear or timidity.

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His yellow streak prevents him from taking risks or trying new experiences.
If he overcomes his fears, he can conquer his yellow streak and become more confident.
When faced with a dangerous task, he showed his yellow streak and refused to participate.
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