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yellow streak |
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yellow streak (down someone's back) a tendency toward cowardice. Tim's got a yellow streak down his back a mile wide. Get rid of that yellow streak. Show some courage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Well, this little yellow streak has the gall to blow in to-day and say he'll take Carthey's place. Alleyne gave a gulp in his throat, for the yellow streak seemed to pass through the man; but he still ran forward. He opened the window; a bright yellow streak crossed the sky, and seemed to divide in half the poplars, which stood out in black relief on the horizon. |
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