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What is the literal and figurative meaning of the idiom clammed up

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Figurative: To suddenly stop talking or refuse to speak, typically due to a particular reason. Usually because you are embarrassed or nervous, or do not want to talk about a particular subject: "He just clams up if you ask him about his childhood."

Literal: The phrase refers to a clam closing its shell.

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