Fraidy cat

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of scaredy-cat (“coward”). childish

    "MURROW: Do you remember the most severe disciplinary action taken against you when you were a youngster, Mr. President? TRUMAN: Well, I was one of these fraidy cats who usually obeyed the rules and they didn't have to get after me very often."

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babybig babychickenchicken livercowardfraid-cat

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"MURROW: Do you remember the most severe disciplinary action taken against you when you were a youngster, Mr. President? TRUMAN: Well, I was one of these fraidy cats who usually obeyed the rules and they didn't have to get after me very often."

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