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A list of phrases related to the word "shy"...
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Camera shy
Come out of your shell
Fight shy
Lock him up and
throw
away the key
Not backward in coming forward
Once bitten, twice shy
People who live in glass houses shouldn't
throw
stones
Running
scared
Scared
out of your wits
Scared
shitless
Scared
silly
Scared
stiff
Scared
to death
Shrinking violet
Stone's
throw
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Throw
Another Log On The Fire ( Outlaws song )
Throw
a beanball ( A baseball expression meaning to attack an opponent by aiming at their head )
Throw
a hump to
Throw
a shape
Throw
a wobbly
Throw
another shrimp on the barbie ( Australian Tourist Commission advertising slogan )
Throw
away the key
Throw
caution to the wind
Throw
cold water on
Throw
down the gauntlet
Throw
enough dirt and some will stick
Throw
it back in your face
Throw
over the traces
Throw
the baby out with the bathwater
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Throw
the book at someone
Throw
the towel in
Throw
to the wolves
Throw
up
Throw
your arms in horror
Throw
your hat into the ring
Throw
your money around
Throw
your toys out of the pram
Throw
your voice
Throw
your weight about