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I'm too chicken vs I'm a chicken

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I'm too chicken' implies that the person is too afraid or lacks courage to do something, while 'I'm a chicken' simply means the person is likening themselves to a chicken in some way. The phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different ideas.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 952 views

I'm too chicken

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal English to express fear or lack of courage.

This phrase is used to convey that someone is too afraid or lacks the courage to do something. It is often used in a casual or humorous context.

Examples:

I'm too chicken to go on that roller coaster.
She's too chicken to confront her boss about the issue.
He's too chicken to ask her out on a date.
Don't be too chicken to try something new.
Are you too chicken to jump off the diving board?

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Alternatives:

I'm too scared
I'm too afraid
I'm too timid
I lack the courage
I'm too much of a coward

I'm a chicken

This phrase is correct and can be used when someone is likening themselves to a chicken in some way.

This phrase is used when someone wants to compare themselves to a chicken, often implying cowardice or fearfulness in a lighthearted manner.

Examples:

I'm a chicken when it comes to horror movies.
She's a chicken about trying new foods.
He's a chicken when it comes to public speaking.
Don't be such a chicken, just give it a try.
Are you a chicken when it comes to challenges?

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Dec 4, 2014 ... Minecraft: I'M A CHICKEN. SSundee. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 3,948,380. Subscription preferences. Loading... Loading... Working.
Nov 11, 2008 ... I'm a Chicken. Brown Bag Films. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 7,970. Subscription preferences. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
Oct 23, 2011 ... ... a lady, I AM A MAN (Linkara reference) A friend of mine: Then what am I? Me: You're a BRONY! A friend of mine: No I'm not, I'm a chicken.
Dec 6, 2013 ... Haha soo good "I'm a chicken Marge" http://youtu.be/wG0Dp6Zf-V4. Read more Show less. Reply. ·. Show moreLoading... Loading... Autoplay ...

Alternatives:

I'm a scaredy-cat
I'm a coward
I'm a wimp
I'm a fraidy-cat
I'm a scaredy-pants

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