be (not) backward in coming forward
be (not) backward in coming forward
To be reluctant or hesitant to voice one's opinion. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I should have known that Josh would criticize my entire paper—he's not backward in coming forward. Patty tends to be backward in coming forward, so I don't think she'll say anything tonight.
See also: backward, coming, forward
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- go great guns
- going great guns
- great guns
- arc up
- be going great guns
- as best (one) can
- as best one can
- as best you can
- People (who live) in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
- people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones