faint of heart
idiom
: lacking the courage to face something difficult or dangerous
—usually used in the phrase not for the faint of heart
This is a difficult climb that is not for the faint of heart.
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The world of bioengineering isn’t for the faint of heart.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2025
Perfect pairings: Layering fragrances isn’t for the faint of heart.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Not for the faint of heart but absolutely for the clogged of sinus.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
During this time of year, temperatures frequently dipped below negative 15 degrees Fahrenheit, and stepping outside between November and February was not for the faint of heart.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2025
Perfect pairings: Layering fragrances isn’t for the faint of heart.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Not for the faint of heart but absolutely for the clogged of sinus.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
During this time of year, temperatures frequently dipped below negative 15 degrees Fahrenheit, and stepping outside between November and February was not for the faint of heart.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for faint of heart
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“Faint of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faint%20of%20heart. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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