Idiom – Wouldn’t say boo to a goose

• Idiom – Wouldn’t say boo to a goose
• Meaning – If someone wouldn’t say boo to a goose, they are very timid and nervous. This expression might be used to describe someone who is very shy.
• This is a British English idiom. In Australia or America you might come across the similar idiom Wouldn’t say boo to a fly.

Usage:

When could you use this idiom?

• To describe a shy or nervous friend.
• If someone is too timid to complain about a problem.
• When your friend is too embarrassed to ask someone a question.

Example:

• “Tommy is joining the police? I’m surprised! He’s a lovely bloke but he wouldn’t say boo to a goose!”

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