be frightened of (one's) (own) shadow
be frightened 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 frightened of his own shadow!
See also: frighten, of, shadow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be frightened/nervous/scared of your own ˈshadow
be very easily frightened; be very nervous: Since the attack he’s been a changed man. He’s nervous of his own shadow and doesn’t like to go out alone at night.See also: frighten, nervous, of, own, scare, shadow
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be afraid 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
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