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    shrinking violet

    noun

    • 1. an exaggeratedly shy person: informal "Dorothy is no shrinking violet when it comes to expressing her views"

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  2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shrinking violetShrinking violet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms |...

    Jun 27, 2024 · someone who shrinks from familiarity with others.

  3. twominenglish.com › shrinking-violetShrinking Violet Idiom Definition

    Jun 12, 2024 · Exploring the Meaning Behind the Idiom ‘Shrinking Violet’ The phrase ‘Shrinking Violet’ is a perfect example in idiom exploration. It shows how language captures complex personality descriptions and reflects social behavior. This idiom opens a window into human interactions and self-view.

  4. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › chineseBBC Learning English - 今日短语 / A shrinking violet 羞怯腼腆的人

    Jun 11, 2024 · 搭配 “shrinking violet（羞怯的紫罗兰）” 指 “在社交场合表现得害羞、腼腆，不喜欢引人注意的人”。 相反，可以用 “no shrinking violet” 来形容 ...

  5. www.vietnam.vn › en › de-thi-tieng-anh-15-phut-la-xong-nhungEnglish exam '15 minutes to finish' but which idiom makes...

    Jun 28, 2024 · Master Do Nguyen Dang Khoa, a graduate of English teaching at Warwick University (UK) and a 2021 Hornby scholar, said the correct answer would be "shrinking violet", an idiom used to refer to shy people. shy. Accordingly, we can visualize this meaning through the image of a small violet flower hidden under larger trees.

  6. vnexpress.net › ba-thanh-ngu-trong-de-tieng-anh-thi-totBa thành ngữ trong đề Tiếng Anh thi tốt nghiệp ... - VnExpress

    6 days ago · Thành ngữ "shrinking violet", "made no bones about", "argue the toss" trong mã đề 417 và 414 là những cụm từ hiếm gặp, theo các giáo viên. Hơn một triệu thí sinh hoàn thành bài thi Ngoại ngữ, chủ yếu là Tiếng Anh, chiều 28/6. Đề thi được các giáo viên đánh giá dễ chịu song có tính phân loại cao.

  7. thanhnien.vn › de-thi-tieng-anh-15-phut-la-xong-nhung-thanhĐề thi tiếng Anh '15 phút là xong' nhưng thành ngữ nào khiến thí...

    Jun 28, 2024 · Các đáp án được đưa ra là blooming (nở rộ), drying (khô héo), rotting (thối rữa) và shrinking (co lại), kết hợp với cụm "violet" sẽ tạo nên một thành ngữ có ý nghĩa.

  8. greg.app › how-to-repot-a-giant-violet-queen-zinniaShould I Repot My Giant Violet Queen Zinnia And If So, How?

    Jun 12, 2024 · Your Giant Violet Queen Zinnia is no shrinking violet; it needs room to flourish. Choose a pot that's at least 8-12 inches in diameter to accommodate its vigorous root system. A snug pot might seem cozy, but it's the equivalent of wearing tight shoes on a marathon run – a definite no-go.