| Phrase/Idiom | fight shy of something |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you fight shy of something, such as a task, a problem or a duty, you want to avoid doing it or you are unwilling to confront it. |
| Example | I’ve fought shy of learning a new language but now I don’t have a choice. |
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