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Discover LudwigThe phrase "afraid of saying" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing fear or hesitation about expressing a thought or opinion.
Example: "She was afraid of saying what she truly felt during the meeting."
Alternatives: "fearful of expressing" or "hesitant to say".
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"I am not afraid of saying the truth".
Mr. Hendro appeared afraid of saying the wrong thing.
Writers are never afraid of saying too much.
"We're not afraid of saying what we think.
I'm never afraid of saying the wrong thing.
"After 1937, people were afraid of saying they were Greeks," Prodan said.
He's been used to lawyers all his life, and they're always afraid of saying too much.
He said, "I was afraid of saying anything too plainly and jeopardizing our friendship".
Don't be afraid of saying no It turns out that most people respect you for it.
People are afraid of saying the wrong thing and getting in trouble.
"I was afraid of saying anything because I was afraid of being rejected," she said.
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