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
After all, Arsenal’s last away game was that wretched, lily-livered, tactically incompetent 4-0 defeat at Anfield.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 17, 2017
The lily-livered had best stay at home, because an evening with Lydia Lunch isn’t a performance; it’s an exorcism.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2016
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
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
