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.

Examples of faint of heart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This movie isn't for the faint of heart, especially during the h artistic and trippy dance sequences that verge on body horror. —

Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 22 June 2024 Like many moms, watching their child perform a dangerous sport at the highest level isn’t for the faint of heart. —

Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024 Shudder also added a few other French Horror Wave films, including Inside and Martyrs—both essential for horror fans, neither for the faint of heart. —

Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024 Segura has spoken honestly about parenting Being a parent isn't for the faint of heart, Segura told The Dad, but there's something about it that keeps you going. —

Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for faint of heart

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