Afraid To Say

B1 16+

Collocations of afraid to say

the truth
Frequency: 70 %

She was afraid to say the truth because she didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

I love you
Frequency: 60 %

He was afraid to say I love you for fear of rejection.

I'm sorry
Frequency: 45 %

She was afraid to say I'm sorry because she was too proud.

what I really think
Frequency: 35 %

He was afraid to say what I really think about the situation.

how I feel
Frequency: 25 %

She was afraid to say how I feel about him because she wasn't sure if he felt the same way.

Idiomatic Expressions for afraid to say

  • Phrase: afraid to say too much
    Meaning: to imply that there is more information or details that could be shared, but the speaker is hesitant
    Usage: She was afraid to say too much about the project until it was officially approved.