lily-livered
Example Sentences
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Of course, Paxton isn't just a standout when it comes to being lily-livered.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2022
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
Naturally, Joseph Fuqua’s amusingly lily-livered marshal is of no help in the impending showdown between Valance and Foster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2016
Any lily-livered England fans who wished for rain this morning – that’s what you get.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 29, 2015
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
