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faint heart

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faint heart /ˌfeɪnt ˈhɑːt/
noun a person who lacks courage or conviction:
those faint hearts who have unkindly suggested that we won't win the promotion.
– PHRASES
faint heart never won fair lady proverb
timidity will prevent you from achieving your objective.