shrinking violet
US /ˈʃrɪŋ.kɪŋ ˈvaɪə.lət/
UK /ˈʃrɪŋ.kɪŋ ˈvaɪə.lət/
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pemalu, orang yang sangat pendiam
a very shy and modest person
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Don't expect him to speak up; he's a real shrinking violet.
Jangan harap dia akan bersuara; dia seorang pemalu.
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Despite her talent, she was a shrinking violet on stage.
Walaupun berbakat, dia seorang pemalu di atas pentas.