This often makes us think that the opposition is a little bit frightened of playing against us and don't really fancy it - which in turn makes us feel good about ourselves.

BBC: Bolton captain

Vivian had never seen her father cry, and it frightened her a bit.

NEWYORKER: Temporary

He is like a scrawny little brother - a bit of a coward, but essentially just young, and frightened and pretty loveable.

BBC: Bell swaps ballet for bullets