timid; fearful; apprehensive
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to be afraid of both head and tail; to be timid and apprehensive; to be full of misgivings
derogatoryDerogatory idiom describing someone who is overly cautious, afraid of consequences at every turn, unable to make decisions. Literally 'fear the head, fear the tail'.
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
wèi畏
shǒu首
wèi畏
wěi尾
de的
，
nán难
chéng成
dà大
shì事
。
He is always so timid and apprehensive in his work, making it hard for him to accomplish anything great.
Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
wèi畏
shǒu首
wèi畏
wěi尾
，
bì必
xū须
guǒ果
duàn断
xíng行
dòng动
。
We cannot be full of misgivings; we must act decisively.
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Wèi畏
shǒu首
wèi畏
wěi尾
de的
rén人
wǎng往
wǎng往
huì会
cuò错
shī失
liáng良
jī机
。
People who are timid and hesitant often miss good opportunities.