do a little turn
What does the following mean

" My parents were actors ...I suppose it seemed normal for me to do a little trun for family and friends.I certainly wasn´t a shy wallflower."

What is " a little turn" and " shy flower" ?

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Question

do a little turn
What does the following mean

" My parents were actors ...I suppose it seemed normal for me to do a little trun for family and friends.I certainly wasn´t  a  shy wallflower."

What is " a little turn" and " shy flower" ?

Thanks

Answer

A "turn" here is a short performance e.g. a joke or a song.

A "wallflower" is someone who is shy and likes to stay away from the limelight i.e. the centre of attention.  They are stuck to the wall like a wallflower.