to suddenly stop talking, especially when nervous or unwilling
突然話を止める、特に緊張したり嫌がっているとき (totsuzen hanashi wo tomeru, toku ni kinchou shitari iyagatte iru toki)
"She clammed up as soon as I asked about her mistake."
"私は彼女の間違いについて尋ねた途端、彼女は黙り込んでしまいました。" (kanojo wa jibun no machigai ni tsuite kiita totan ni **damarikonda**.)
to calmly guide yourself with inner talk during anxiety
to acknowledge achievements in front of others
to pay attention to others’ views without bias or criticism
to form a partnership or collaboration
to pursue or try to get something; to chase someone
to accept or consider new ideas or feedback
