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Discover LudwigThe phrase "shy about" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase to express someone being hesitant or embarrassed to do something. For example: I was a bit shy about asking for a raise, but eventually I worked up the courage to do it.
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Nothing shy about Betty.
"We're not shy about it.
Feel shy about posing?
Was she too shy about expressing herself?
"We've never been shy about that.
People aren't shy about telling me.
"But I was shy about asking".
And don't feel shy about reposting.
He's not very shy about it".
He wasn't shy about addressing it.
"I'm not shy about ratings.
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