Phrasal verb №169
clam up
/klæm ʌp/
Meaning
To suddenly stop talking, usually because of shyness or fear
Example
He clammed up when they asked about his past.
He clammed up when they asked about his past.
Examples with the phrasal verb clam up
When the teacher asked about the missing homework, Tom clammed up and did not answer.
When the teacher asked about the missing homework, Tom clammed up and did not answer.
At the meeting, I clammed up and did not say my idea because I was shy.
At the meeting, I clammed up and did not say my idea because I was shy.
My little sister clammed up when the teacher asked her name in class.
My little sister clammed up when the teacher asked her name in class.