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Fight shy
Verb
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
Verb
To avoid meeting at a close distance or at close quarters; to keep out of reach, to avoid.
Synonyms
fight shy of
shy away from
avoid
keep away
keep at arm's length
keep away from
eschew
keep out of
keep off
make oneself scarce
keep one's distance
shirk
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