yellow-bellied

ریشه

Originates from the mid 19th century, possibly in reference to the yellow belly of a chicken, a symbol of cowardice.

مثال

• Don't be so yellow-bellied, stand up for yourself!
• He was too yellow-bellied to confront his boss.
• They called him yellow-bellied because he refused to fight.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Yellow-bellied coward Too yellow-bellied Yellow-bellied thief