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Discover LudwigThe phrase "afraid of talking" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe someone who feels fear or anxiety about speaking or communicating verbally.
Example: "She was afraid of talking in front of the large audience, which made her feel anxious before the presentation."
Alternatives: "fearful of speaking" or "nervous about talking".
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Gordon is not afraid of talking safety.
But many here are afraid of talking with Israelis.
Ten years ago people were afraid of talking about it.
"People are afraid of talking about it," Father Mthethwa said.
"People nowadays are so afraid of talking on the phone it's ridiculous.
He has learned basic Russian but locals are afraid of talking to him.
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I'm afraid that instead of talking about summer vacation, kids will be splitting up into groups to work on their Christmas wish lists.
We note his views and are not surprised by them as he has been in extensive dialogue with the management team and not been afraid to talk of undertaking such action".
When you have a hard time saying no, immediately ask yourself, 'What am I afraid of?' Then talk to the part of yourself that is afraid until it calms down and feels that it is safe to speak the truth".
Girls are afraid to talk because of how people will see them or talk about their parents.
POWERFUL anti-tax rhetoric has made legislators at every level of government afraid to talk publicly about a need to raise taxes.
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