Riddle

Timid or weak people are said to not have these.

Choose an answer

A.Guts
B.Nerve
C.Courage
D.A backbone
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 9 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A backbone

Why this is the answer

"Backbone" is used figuratively to mean courage or resolve; someone timid is said to "lack backbone."

This riddle is filed under Hard/Difficult Riddles and rated Easy.