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.

What is the origin of the idiom "mute as a fish" and when to use it?

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“(as) mute as a fish”的英语定义和含义

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