shrinking violet

idiomPart ofviolet

shrinking violet — idiom

1. a person who is very shy, quiet, and does not like to be noticed or to express t

1.idiom
Definition

a person who is very shy, quiet, and does not like to be noticed or to express their opinions in public

Example

Tariro was no shrinking violet — she spoke up loudly when she saw something unfair.

Dylan used to be a bit of a shrinking violet at school, but working in a shop helped him grow more confident.