be afraid of (one's) (own) shadow
be afraid of (one's) (own) shadow
To be easily or constantly spooked, nervous, timid, afraid, or fearfully suspicious. I can't say I have much faith in Johnny helping us on this expedition—that boy's afraid of his own shadow! You can't live life being afraid of your shadow—you need to get out into the world and taste adventure!
See also: afraid, of, shadow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- be frightened of (one's) (own) shadow
- be frightened/nervous/scared of your own shadow
- be nervous of (one's) (own) shadow
- be scared of (one's) (own) shadow
- frightened of (one's) (own) shadow
- Nellie
- Nelly
- nervous Nellie
- afraid of (one's) own shadow
- afraid of own shadow