shy (away) from
phrasal verb
shied (away) from; shying (away) from; shies (away) from
US
: to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc.
They never shied from publicity.
She shies away from making any predictions.
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Don’t shy away from those with more experience or expertise—your goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room, but to create a dynamic group that fosters learning, accountability and strategic collaboration.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Møller says Park and some commissioners may be politically motivated to shy away from accusing past conservative governments for wrongdoings, as a majority of international adoptions took place under military dictatorships in the 1970s and 1980s.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 6 May 2025
Doja Cat isn’t one to shy away from daring Met Gala outfits from her extra long T-shirt dress by Balenciaga to dressing up as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, down to the makeup.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
Priyanka Chopra in Bulgari Never one to shy away from a statement look, the actress paired a custom polka-dot skirt suit by Balmain with an emerald-and-diamond necklace from Bulgari that featured an emerald stone in the center.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Møller says Park and some commissioners may be politically motivated to shy away from accusing past conservative governments for wrongdoings, as a majority of international adoptions took place under military dictatorships in the 1970s and 1980s.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 6 May 2025
Doja Cat isn’t one to shy away from daring Met Gala outfits from her extra long T-shirt dress by Balenciaga to dressing up as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, down to the makeup.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
Priyanka Chopra in Bulgari Never one to shy away from a statement look, the actress paired a custom polka-dot skirt suit by Balmain with an emerald-and-diamond necklace from Bulgari that featured an emerald stone in the center.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
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“Shy (away) from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shy%20%28away%29%20from. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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