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(as) mute as a fish
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quelqu'un qui ne parle pas beaucoup
used to refer to someone who refuses to talk much or is completely silent
What is the origin of the idiom "mute as a fish" and when to use it?
The phrase "mute as a fish" is a figurative expression that originates from the observation that fish do not make vocal sounds like other animals. It is used to describe a person who is unusually quiet or someone or something that is remarkably silent. It implies a lack of verbal communication or minimal noise.
Exemple
Whenever the topic of public speaking comes up, she becomes as mute as a fish and avoids speaking in front of others.
Despite multiple attempts to engage him in conversation, he remains as mute as a fish, unwilling to communicate.
Despite multiple attempts to engage him in conversation, he remains as mute as a fish, unwilling to communicate.
During the meeting, he remained mute as a fish, hardly saying a word.
Whenever the topic of public speaking comes up, she becomes as mute as a fish and avoids speaking in front of others.
