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From: Enrico C <enrico.c@spamcop.net>
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Subject: [Idioms #5] Colours - Yellow
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 04:53:44 +0000 (UTC)
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Why do they say "yellow" to mean someone who is easily frightened?
"He has a yellow streak." Hmm...
I don't think they refer to races. Well, I hope they don't!
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