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AFRAID
• He that is afraid of the wagging of feathers, must keep from among wild fowl - Распутья бояться, так в путь не ходить (P)
• He that is afraid of wounds must not come near (nigh) a battle - Волков бояться - в лес не ходить (B)
• He who is afraid of every nettle must not walk through the tall grass - Волков бояться - в лес не ходить (B)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.