Meaning of the word "not say boo to a goose" in English
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not say boo to a goose
US /nɑt seɪ buː tu ə ɡuːs/
UK /nɑt seɪ buː tu ə ɡuːs/
Idiom
1.
to be very shy and quiet, and unable to speak to people you do not know
Example:
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She's so timid, she wouldn't say boo to a goose.
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Despite his tough appearance, he wouldn't say boo to a goose in real life.
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