modesty forbids sb

Frequency: 4.53.1 per million words

Used to say that someone is too modest to say or do something, especially to talk about their own achievements.

modestyMODESTY + VERB

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forbid sb

Examples (10)

  • Modesty forbade me from mentioning that my novel had been published.
  • Modesty forbids her from accepting too much praise for her work.
  • His modesty forbade him from boasting about his achievements.
  • Modesty forbids us from revealing the full extent of our success.
  • Her natural modesty forbids her from taking all the credit.
  • Despite his talent, modesty forbade him from promoting himself.
  • Such modesty forbids them from dwelling on their victories.
  • Modesty forbids me from elaborating on my personal contributions.
  • Even though she achieved a lot, modesty forbade her from talking about it.
  • Modesty forbids him from acknowledging how truly brilliant he is.