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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Definition of idioms

please define " not for the faint of heart"
  

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"heart" is a metaphor for courage. "faint of heart" means lacking in courage. So, "not for the faint of heart" describes something that is physically, mentally or emotionally difficult to do; something that requires much courage to do.

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  • "heart" is a metaphor for courage.
  • "faint of heart" means lacking in courage.
  • So, "not for the faint of heart" describes something that is physically, mentally or emotionally difficult to do; something that requires much courage to do.
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"heart" is a metaphor for courage. "faint of heart" means lacking in courage. So, "not for the faint of heart" describes something that is physically, mentally or emotionally difficult to do; something that requires much courage to do.
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