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clam up (clam up)

Phrasal-verb Silence

Meaning

to suddenly stop talking, especially when nervous or unwilling

dejar de hablar repentinamente, especialmente cuando estás nervioso o no quieres (dejar de hablar repentinamente, especialmente cuando estás nervioso o no quieres)

Oraciones de ejemplo

"She clammed up as soon as I asked about her mistake."

"Ella se quedó en silencio tan pronto como le pregunté sobre su error." (ella se quedó en silencio tan pronto como le pregunté sobre su error)

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