Meaning of 'Wallflower'
What does the saying 'Wallflower' mean?
Idiom: Wallflower
Meaning:
A woman politician given an unimportant government position so that the government can pretend it takes women seriously is a wallflower.
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Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Meaning:
A shy person who is not asked to dance is a wallflower.
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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