hang back
US /hæŋ bæk/
UK /hæŋ bæk/
1.
terugdeinzen, aarzelen
to hesitate or be reluctant to do something, especially because of shyness or caution
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Don't hang back, join the dance!
Niet terugdeinzen, doe mee met de dans!
•
She tends to hang back in social situations.
Ze heeft de neiging om terug te deinzen in sociale situaties.