English question: What exactly does this mean?

'I'm shy of that remark."

What exactly does it mean?

I'm embarrassed to hear that remark. shy:embarrassed

I don't deserve that remark. shy of: lacking

Hermano2011-07-11T17:38:36Z

Favorite Answer

Shy of means not quite reaching. She strove to meet or beat a 4 minute mile but fell shy of the mark. Almost but not quite there.
(this did NOT happen, example only: The tall, young Olympian wanted to break Mark Spitz's gold medal record but fell shy of the mark.

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granny2011-07-12T00:43:08Z

It depends on the context of the conversation.

I am embarassed by that remark.

I don't agree with that remark.

I will stay away from that remark.

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Linda2011-07-12T00:35:45Z

I think it's that you don't deserve that remark.

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smotpoker4u2011-07-12T01:11:57Z

i second granny's response. that was a good way of putting it.

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