lily-livered
Example Sentences
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He won't be so hobbled by his lily-livered inability to give a direct order next time, because, frankly, he won't have to.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 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
And I haven’t even mentioned Michael Russotto, who plays a lily-livered, easily seduced investor who has eyes only for his payout.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2019
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
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
