soft as shit

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soft as shit

vulgar slang Particularly weak, timid, ineffectual, or unassertive. I couldn't stand my parents growing up. My mom was a domineering control freak, while my dad was soft as shit and never stood up for himself. She acts like she's soft as shit, but she's actually in control of every aspect of the company.
See also: shit, soft
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

soft as shit

BRITISH, INFORMAL, VERY RUDE
If someone is soft as shit, they have a very kind or weak character and do what other people want them to do. I'm as soft as shit where women are concerned.
See also: shit, soft
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
See also:
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  • couldn't punch (one's) way out of a paper bag
  • he, she, etc. couldn't punch his, her, etc. way out of a paper bag
  • weak sister
  • milktoast
  • milquetoast
  • couldn't fight (one's) way out of a paper bag
  • couldn't fight your way out of a paper bag
  • couldn't fight (one's) way out of a wet paper bag
  • can't punch (one's) way out of a paper bag