shrinking violet

成語所屬單字violet

shrinking violet — 慣用語

1. a person who is very shy, quiet, and does not like to be noticed or to express t

1.慣用語
釋義

害羞的人;膽怯的人

a person who is very shy, quiet, and does not like to be noticed or to express their opinions in public

例句

Tariro was no shrinking violet — she spoke up loudly when she saw something unfair.

Dylan used to be a bit of a shrinking violet at school, but working in a shop helped him grow more confident.