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too proud to ask

TOO PROWD too ASK

tuː praʊd tuː ɑːsk

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Syllable breakdown

tooproudtoask

Dictionary meaning

unwilling to seek help because of excessive pride; refusing assistance out of a desire to appear self-sufficient

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