Have a yellow streak down one’s back In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have a yellow streak down one’s back", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-11 11:11

Meaning of Have a yellow streak down one’s back

Have a yellow streak down one’s back informal verb phrase

Used to describe someone that is cowardly.

She never dares to be alone at home. She obviously has a yellow streak down her back.

You shouldn’t participate in our plan if you have a yellow streak down your back.

He chose to remain silent about their wrongdoing. He has a yellow streak down his back.

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Grammar and Usage of Have a yellow streak down one’s back

Verb Forms

  • to have a yellow streak (down your back)
  • has a yellow streak down one's back
  • had a yellow streak down one's back

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Have a yellow streak down one’s back

The origin of this idiom may be traced back to European culture, where the color yellow is associated with cowardice.

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