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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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Elishai-LIE-shə (English), ee-LIE-shə (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Hadrianus-Ancient Roman
Ambrosius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Yima-Persian Mythology
Cummings['kʌmiŋz]
Spring[spriŋ]
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