act chicken

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act chicken (third-person singular simple present acts chicken, present participle acting chicken, simple past and past participle acted chicken)

  1. To behave timidly, reluctantly, or afraid, especially when confronted with something new or unfamiliar
    Don't act chicken when the Principal walks through the door.