shy away from
phrasal verbPart ofshy
shy away from — phrasal verb
1. to avoid doing or becoming involved in something because you feel nervous, uncer
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to avoid doing or becoming involved in something because you feel nervous, uncertain, or lack confidence.
Example
Nellie shied away from applying for the manager position because she doubted her skills.
The politician shied away from answering tough questions during the live interview.