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"Clam up" means to stop talking, especially when nervous, shy or unhappy. Example: A lot of men clam up when they are having emotional problems.
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What does the idiom Put a sock in it mean?
It means shut up!
What does the idiom break camp mean?
It's not an idiom. To break camp means to break it up, to pack your things and leave the area. It can be used as slang, however, to mean a group "packing up" and leaving.
What does the idiom buck up mean?
The idiom buck up means to cheer up. For example one might say "she began to buck up once I showed her some photographs of her children when they were younger."
What do you dress up for the idiom can it?
If you mean a costume idea, you could dress up as a can - either a tin can or a trash can.
What does the idiom 'took the floor' mean?
It means you stood up and started giving a speech.
What does 'calm at high tide' mean?
I think you meant 'clam at high tide' or the full version 'happy as a clam at high tide'. This is an idiom/expression dating from the early 19th century. The expression means to be very joyful or content.
What the idiom on the up and up mean?
It means things are trustworthy.
What does the idiom turn your nose up mean?
say no to it
What does the idiom slip up mean?
To make a mistake
What is the idiom on the block mean?
About to be sold, or given up.
What does clam up mean?
"Clam up" means to become quiet or refuse to speak, usually due to feeling nervous, secretive, or defensive.
What does the idiom hang on mean?
To keep struggling and not give up.
What does this idiom mean Butter your mom up?
flatter her to get something
What does the idiom Put a sock in it mean?
It means shut up!
What does the idiom turned up mean?
he suddenly turned up (to appear, emarge)
Can a clammed clam clam?
YES! I think... They can also clam up! -Happily!
What does th idiom to beef up mean?
to make something stronger ,,
