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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/

Значення

значень: 1

(ідіома)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

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Русский

За значеннями 1

very shy person:

Походження

Possibly from the inconspicuous nature of the violet (genus Viola) flower and plant. The t

Possibly 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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