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41afraid of one's shadow — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Scared of small or imaginary things; very easily frightened; jumpy; nervous. * /Mrs. Smith won t stay alone in her house at night; she is afraid of her own shadow./ * /Johnny cries whenever he must say hello to an adult;… …
42afraid — adjective /əˈfɹeɪd/ a) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear. He is afraid of death. b) regretful, sorry He is afraid to die …
43afraid\ of\ one's\ shadow — adj. phr. informal Scared of small or imaginary things; very easily frightened; jumpy; nervous. Mrs. Smith won t stay alone in her house at night; she is afraid of her own shadow. Johnny cries whenever he must say hello to an adult; he is afraid… …
44afraid of one's own shadow — A person who is afraid of his/her own shadow is very nervous or easily frightened. I ve never seen anyone so easily scared. She s afraid of her own shadow! …
45afraid — /əˈfreɪd / (say uh frayd) adjective 1. feeling fear; filled with apprehension: *She was even afraid to leave her suitcase at the railway station – policewomen love railway stations –criena rohan, 1962. 2. reluctantly or regretfully of the opinion …
46afraid to ask — frightened to ask, fears asking; afraid of the possible answer to the question …
47afraid for — anxious about the well being of. → afraid …
48afraid of/to do — feeling fear or anxiety; frightened. → afraid …
49afraid — see he who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount …
50afraid of one's own shadow — adjective Exceptionally timid …