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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Hosting a holiday dinner isn’t for the faint of heart. —

Jen Cason, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024 But navigating the rugged African bush by foot isn’t for the faint of heart, either. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024 Massive spoilers for all Terrifier movies, and for the faint of heart, this is gonna get gross. 30. —

Barry Levitt, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024 The intrigue: Building and funding an early stage battery startup isn't for the faint of heart. —

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