not say boo to a goose
US /nɑt seɪ buː tu ə ɡuːs/
UK /nɑt seɪ buː tu ə ɡuːs/
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no decir ni pío, ser muy tímido
to be very shy and quiet, and unable to speak to people you do not know
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She's so timid, she wouldn't say boo to a goose.
Es tan tímida que no diría ni pío.
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Despite his tough appearance, he wouldn't say boo to a goose in real life.
A pesar de su apariencia ruda, no diría ni pío en la vida real.