[General] be rather backward in coming forward

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vil

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Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

They are rather backward in coming forward with the needful

be backward in coming forward = do something very unwillingly

Thanks for your efforts.

Regards,

V
 

chester_100

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Usually because of shyness. Not willing to express ideas or desires.
 
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