shy (away) from

phrasal verb

shied (away) from; shying (away) from; shies (away) from

: to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc.

They never shied from publicity.

She shies away from making any predictions.

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The 16 Best Bar Stools of 2024 for Every Style and Budget More Ideas for Incorporating Electric Blue Don’t shy away from using electric blue on your walls, too. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024 Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t shy away from the matchup. —

Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024 From technical hurdles like device compatibility and battery life to societal issues like privacy and data security, the book doesn’t shy away from addressing potential pitfalls. —

Charlie Fink, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 However, Disney didn’t shy from selling Moana 2 as a musical. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shy (away) from

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