shrinking violets

plural of shrinking violet
as in mice
a shy or reserved person a reality show that wants shameless exhibitionists, not shrinking violets

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“Shrinking violets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinking%20violets. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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