"backward in coming forward" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} backward in coming forward (not comparable)
  1. (UK, typically in the negative) shy; reluctant to share one's views Tags: UK, not-comparable Synonyms: backward in coming forwards, backwards in coming forward, backwards in coming forwards
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