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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No doubt, that could apply to any of the celebs—learning pro choreo at hyperspeed isn’t for the faint of heart (or body).
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Sep. 2025
This is not an activity for beginners, the faint of heart, or the day-tripper, but kayaking or canoeing the Savonoski Loop is sure to be a memorable adventure.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Just know that this one is… not for the faint of heart.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Fashion, footwear and retail mergers are not for the faint of heart.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Sep. 2025
This is not an activity for beginners, the faint of heart, or the day-tripper, but kayaking or canoeing the Savonoski Loop is sure to be a memorable adventure.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Just know that this one is… not for the faint of heart.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Fashion, footwear and retail mergers are not for the faint of heart.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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 6 Oct. 2025.
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