Don't be a gutless wonder and tell him the truth.
gutless wonder
idiomOne who lacks guts or courage; a coward.
Origin
disputed originThe idea is that the addressee's figurative gutlessness (cowardice) has been carried over into physical gutlessness (disembowelment), and that his bowel-less survival is a wonder.
He promised to support the new policy, but he turned into a gutless wonder when the boss started asking questions.
The politician was branded a gutless wonder after he retreated from his campaign promises the moment he faced public opposition.
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nine-day wonder
Something that generates interest for a limited time and is then abandoned.
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no-hit wonder
A recording artist who proves to be commercially successful, or maintains a long career, without having any hit songs at all.
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one-hit wonder
A recording artist known for only one hit song, especially after failing at subsequent attempts at success.
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small wonder
An event or fact whose cause or rationale is not difficult to discern; an unsurprising occurrence.
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two-hit wonder
A recording artist known for only two hit songs.