shrinking violet
shrinking violet · shrinking violets
недотрога
A very shy or timid person, who avoids contact with others if possibleA very shy or timid person, who avoids contact with others if possible.
/ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ ˈvaɪələt/
Значение
значений: 1(идиома)A very shy or timid person, who avoids contact with others if possible.
June, no shrinking violet she, crossed the room and introduced herself to the newcomers.
недотро́гаnedotróga
someone who shrinks from familiarity with others
Переводы
языков: 2Русский
По значениям 1
very shy person:
Происхождение
Possibly from the inconspicuous nature of the violet (genus Viola) flower and plant. The tPossibly from the inconspicuous nature of the violet (genus Viola) flower and plant. The term appears to have been first used in the literal sense in the early 19th century.
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Формы
мн. число: shrinking violets| Ед. число | shrinking violet |
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| Мн. число | shrinking violets |
правильный
Синонимы
синонимов: 1Близкие по смыслу
- someone who shrinks from familiarity with others:shy person
Однокоренные
связанных слов: 1Связанныеwallflower