weak sister
Example Sentences
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One theory goes that by talking tough, Trump is alerting the world that the United States is no longer the weak sister, if I may use an old expression, it had become under President Barack Obama.
From Washington Post
Fear is a very weak sister and, yes, they really should get rid of those brooding teenagers and maybe Travis too.
From New York Times
Some conservatives in the GOP saw Boehner as a weak sister, unwilling to fight on principle for the values expressed by the coalition of voters that had put them in office.
From US News
There’s no weak sister in conference.
From Washington Times
The N.F.L.’s player’s union long has been a labor weak sister.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
