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UKnot say boo to a goose
/nˌɒt sˈeɪ bˈuː tʊ ɐ ɡˈuːs/
/nˌɑːt sˈeɪ bˈuː tʊ ɐ ɡˈuːs/to not say boo to a goose
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What is the origin of the idiom "not say boo to a goose" and when to use it?
The idiom "not say boo to a goose" is believed to have originated in Britain. The phrase originally referred to someone who was so timid or shy that they wouldn't even make a noise like "boo" to scare away a goose. It is used to describe someone who is exceptionally shy, timid, or introverted. It also suggests that the person is unlikely to speak up or take any action that might cause even a slight disturbance.
Examples
1. He's the quietest person I know, he wouldn't say boo to a goose.
2. His extreme shyness makes him appear as if he wouldn't say boo to a goose.
3. She's so shy that she wouldn't say boo to a goose, even in a small gathering.
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