shrinking violet
The phrase "shrinking violet" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a person who is extremely shy, timid, or retiring. Just like a violet flower that tends to shrink away from attention or hide in the shadows, a "shrinking violet" avoids being the center of attention and prefers to stay unnoticed or blend into the background.
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