Translations for „clam up“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

clam up <-mm-> VB intr

clam up

ficar de bico calado

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English

Girls might speak freely about their wretched lives when talking to a social worker, then clam up in the presence of their parents.

news.nationalpost.com

When that happens, sources clam up and dry up.

www.nydailynews.com

Or do they clam up, or bristle and lash out when they feel vulnerable?

observer.com

For one thing, everyone involved tends to clam up, making the legal battle often as clouded as a room full of pot smokers.

www.lfpress.com

People are scared of getting into trouble and clam up.

www.reviewjournal.com

There is little access to ministers, whose aides are also under orders to clam up.

thechronicleherald.ca

Upon being challenged, individuals often feel threatened and clam up instead of welcoming dissent and the opportunity to refine their points of view.

nation.com.pk

They will then decide to clam up even when their opinions are actively solicited, believing it isn't worth it to say anything.

www.hrreporter.com

But when parents clam up or refuse to acknowledge their teens' sexuality, it can put their children in danger.

healthland.time.com

And to clam up about why he was leaving.

www.chicagotribune.com