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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Yong	[jʌŋ]
Cecelia	[si'si:ljə]
Archelaus	ahr-kee-LAY-əs (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical Latin, Biblical
Benita	be-NEE-tah	Spanish
Sal	[sæl]
Balzac	['bælzæk]