be backward in coming forward(not) be backward in coming forward
British & Australian, humorous to be confident and always ready to express an opinion.
If he doesn't like it, he'll tell you. He's not exactly backward in coming forward.
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be (not) backward in coming forward
To be reluctant or hesitant to voice one's opinion. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I should have known that Josh would criticize my entire paper—he's not backward in coming forward.Patty tends to be backward in coming forward, so I don't think she'll say anything tonight.