* As timid as a mouse: This classic simile emphasizes fear and shyness.
* Like a deer in headlights: This simile portrays someone frozen in fear, unable to react.
* As brave as a dandelion in a hurricane: This simile uses a humorous twist to highlight the lack of courage.
* Like a shadow slipping away: This simile emphasizes the coward's tendency to avoid confrontation and responsibility.
You can choose the simile that best fits the specific context and the degree of cowardice you want to express.