Fight shy of (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "fight shy of (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran, Julia Huong calendar 2023-01-14 04:01

Meaning of Fight shy of (someone or something)

Synonyms:

give a wide berth to , give something a miss

Fight shy of (someone or something) British idiom verb phrase

To avoid getting involved in something or someone.

Kenny always fights shy of new technology because he feels it is too much of a hassle.

It makes perfect sense that Amy fights shy of conflict because she is a quiet person.

Other phrases about:

bob and weave

To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something

give (someone or something) a wide berth

To keep a reasonable distance from someone or something; avoid someone or something

wouldn't touch someone with a ten-foot pole

Stay far away; avoid someone or something, or doing something

take evasive action
Do something aimed at evading an opponent
spare (someone's) blushes

To keep from causing someone embarrassment

Grammar and Usage of Fight shy of (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • fights shy of (someone or something)
  • fighting shy of (someone or something)
  • fought shy of (someone or something)
The verb "fight" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Fight shy of (someone or something)

This phrase comes from the late 1700s. It may refer to a military unwillingness to confront the enemy.
The Origin Cited: Internet .
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