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.