have a yellow streak down one’s back

have a yellow streak down one’s back
v. to be cowardly. (Have got can replace have.)
I think that Wally has a yellow streak down his back. That’s what’s wrong.
If you have a yellow streak down your back, you don’t take many risks.

Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions. 2015.

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