缩手缩脚
Traditional (Taiwan): 縮手縮腳
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缩手缩脚 describes someone too timid and full of worries to act boldly. 缩头缩脑 describes a cowering, evasive manner, as if hiding or dodging responsibility; it can also describe furtive looks.
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