backward(s) about coming forward

backward(s) about coming forward

Reticent or unwilling to voice one's opinion; shy. I've always been a bit backward about coming forward when it comes to my religious beliefs. Mary is in no way backward about coming forward; she'll tell you exactly what is on her mind.
See also: coming, forward
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • come out of one's shell, to
  • be out of (one's) shell
  • out of (one's) shell
  • out of one's shell
  • shut down emotionally
  • be set in (one's) ways
  • be set in your ways
  • mule
  • obstinate
  • stubborn