hang back

Related to word: hang

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Definition

  1. to hesitate in taking action, typically due to fear or a lack of confidence

    • She hung back before the speech, feeling nervous, and ultimately chose to hold back.

    • Even though his friends all entered the competition, he hung back due to a lack of confidence.

    • When asked to attend the meeting about the new product, she hung back and decided not to participate.