there were too many wallflowers at the party, so things never really got lively
Recent Examples on the WebAfter being squished, the protein acts like a sponge—soaking up the sauce, taking it from wallflower to life of the party.—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 19 July 2023 Former wallflowers turn into raving lunatics and normally hot-blooded folks go positively supernova.—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2023 The movie follows Jamie, a free spirit mourning her latest breakup, and Marian, a wallflower in desperate need of adventure.—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Apr. 2023 Not for the wallflower type, this bold spicy scent is confidence in a bottle.—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 June 2023 Wolodarsky’s voice has such a wallflower quality to it, apt for Kylie, whose asides are barely acknowledged half the time.—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 June 2023 Gregory adds that Hunt was more of a wallflower, as a former CIA agent trained to blend in, so Harrelson amped up his performance some.—Stuart Miller, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Apr. 2023 Charlie is a socially awkward wallflower who has always experienced life from the sidelines.—Noelle Devoe, Seventeen, 24 Jan. 2023 Versace Crystal Noir is not a wallflower.—Loren Savini, Allure, 20 Jan. 2023 See More
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