喜樂美語
  1. 1clam up (suddenly refuse to talk)突然閉口不談、死不開口

    To suddenly stop talking and refuse to say any more — because of fear, shyness, or a secret. The picture is a clam snapping its shell shut. Informal. You clam up, or clam up ABOUT something. No object.

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clam upverb

  • 1

    informalTo become silent; to stop talking.

    • Maybe he … or she … was a witness who refused to clam up … a whistle blower …
    • Teenagers' father. Alright, Matt, I think you've made your point. Matt Foley: Dad, I sincerely wish you'd do everyone a great service, and clam up!
  • 2

    To make or become clammy.

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