show the white feather
Behave in a cowardly fashion; show fear
Definition
To behave in a cowardly fashion; to show fear
Examples
- He SHOWED THE WHITE FEATHER and ran away
- Don't SHOW THE WHITE FEATHER now
- She was accused of SHOWING THE WHITE FEATHER
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- act cowardly
- chicken out
Antonyms: