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.
- 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