11:41 AM To clam up | |
To clam up means to become silent because you are nervous, embarrassed or don't want to talk about something. Examples: Adam was very naughty and ate all the cookies. When his mother asked where they were he clammed up and couldn't tell her. When I was young I used to clam up when a stranger asked me a question. Take noteAnother phrase which comes from a shellfish is the world is your oyster. When you say this to someone you mean they have the ability to go and to do whatever they like. Example: Now that you have your college degree, the world is your oyster! | |
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