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What does Clam up mean?
What does Clam up mean?
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To stop talking. Become silent
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@sparon In what situations can I use it ?
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@eddee an example would be, “He clammed up once the police arrived.” or “She clammed up once she saw she was being recorded.”
It’s usually referring to someone suddenly becoming quiet, usually because of a reason. The phrase is derived from how a clam closes its shell when it senses danger.
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