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Is this a natural word combination "to withdraw eyes" if you are embarrassed or feel guilty?
[Vocabulary] to withdraw eyes
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No. You may look away from someone in embarrassment.
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No, not at all.
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:up: I suppose something could reduce your field of vision, but it doesn't sound natural for you to do it intentionally.
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PS There's also the rather formal (and often jocular in informal speech) 'Avert your gaze' - as in 'I'm going to have to get changed here; avert your gaze'.
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