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The phrase "afraid of asking" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing a fear or hesitation to inquire about something.
Example: "She was afraid of asking her boss for a raise, worried it might jeopardize their working relationship."
Alternatives: "fearful of inquiring" or "hesitant to ask".
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A translator should never be afraid of asking questions".
No one has to be afraid of asking questions or asking for help.
In the circumstances, I'm slightly afraid of asking the next question, but it is about books, at least.
It's also really important to surround yourself with the right people and don't be afraid of asking questions.
We work very similarly: she's not afraid of asking questions, of saying "I don't understand", and I'm like that too.
"Goodes has been a public figure not afraid of challenging prejudice, not afraid of asking questions about Australian history and society," he said.
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"What are you afraid of?" asked the mother.
"What are they afraid of?" asks Kristen Genovese, from the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) in Amsterdam.
"What are they afraid of?" asked Senator Chambers.
"I'd like to be a special pedagogue – and I hope I'll achieve this goal in the coming years," says Uros. "Is there anything you're afraid of?" asks Ivan.
At the beginning, the students were quite shy, afraid of talking and asking questions.
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