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单词 run scared
释义

run scared in American English

Slang
to base one's actions upon the possibility or likelihood of failure
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Examples of 'run scared' in a sentence
run scared

"Still we don't want to run scared over four sweeps on a radar scan.
Patrick Robinson NIMITZ CLASS (1997)
There is surprise that other sports, notably football, continue to run scared.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He does himself no service to run scared of his predecessor's shadow.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Unfortunately, many companies run scared of such activist pressure.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They don't run scared from decisions that might stir debate.
Houston Chronicle (2011)
But should you run scared if you discover the dream home you are about to buy is hiding its own horrible history?
The Sun (2017)
The opportunity in bulk annuities is growing as rivals run scared.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Even the ones that understand the reality of managing a heavily modified ecosystem run scared of alienating their paying membership.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There is no doubt we run scared over ground, suggesting horses can't handle a surface without them having even tried it.
The Sun (2015)
Everyone is running scared, not least the central bankers.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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