Sentence examples for be a bit shy from inspiring English sources

Luckily, the boomslang tends to be a bit shy, and human deaths are rare.

Smaller firms, especially ones away from the capital, may be a bit shy of dealing with foreigners, especially given the language and cultural barriers.

David H., N.Y.C. Attention passengers: I can't help but notice that there are two beguiling people on this train, that I think would make quite an attractive couple, but both seem to be a bit shy.

This could change as we get more data, but for the time being it looks like Mr. Romney's bounce will be a bit shy of that 4-point threshold.

"I tend to be a bit shy about it, but I'm incredibly proud of what I have done over the years and the opportunities that have been given to me.

"I'd be a bit shy of characterising it as men as opposed to women," says Webb. "There's a thing of feeling that you're not in the right place at the right time, that sort of cosmic party syndrome when you walk through the door and everyone else is having a party and feeling you're on the periphery and everyone else is having a great time.

You're a bit shy now, too".

I think she was a bit shy".

"I'm a bit shy like," he adds.

"He is a bit shy, but is well involved in the group.

The Coolidges were grand, too, though Mrs. Coolidge was a bit shy.