Sentences with Clam Up

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Simple To become silent or refuse to speak, as in closing one's mouth tightly. Clear All

2 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Clam Up'

The toddler tends to clam up when meeting new people, observing quietly from a distance.

In the spooky haunted house, my younger sister would clam up, afraid to utter a single word.

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