shy away from
shy
ˈʃaɪ
shai
a
a
a
way
weɪ
vei
from
frʌm
fram
British pronunciation
/ʃˈaɪ ɐwˈeɪ fɹɒm/

Definition & Meaning of "shy away from"in English

to shy away from
[phrase form: shy]
01

to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident

example
Examples
He tends to shy away from public speaking due to his nervousness.
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