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.
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Outdoor recreation in Minnesota isn’t for the faint of heart.
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The Editors, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Planning a wedding weekend, however, is not for the faint of heart.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Not for the faint of heart, the bold hue might work best in small doses, such as bathroom tiles, for example.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Payton’s playbook is not for the faint of heart, as McCown said.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
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The Editors, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Planning a wedding weekend, however, is not for the faint of heart.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Not for the faint of heart, the bold hue might work best in small doses, such as bathroom tiles, for example.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Payton’s playbook is not for the faint of heart, as McCown said.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for faint of heart
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“Faint of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faint%20of%20heart. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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