be afraid of (one's) (own) shadow



be afraid of (one's) (own) shadow

To be easily or constantly spooked, nervous, timid, afraid, or fearfully suspicious. I can't say I have much faith in Johnny helping us on this expedition—that boy's afraid of his own shadow! You can't live life being afraid of your shadow—you need to get out into the world and taste adventure!
See also: afraid, of, shadow

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MercheMER-cheSpanish
Ellanher-Ancient Germanic
Ling-Chinese
ÉAbhaAY-vaIrish
Antonettean-tə-NETEnglish
Caelestis-Late Roman