be such a mouse

The idiom "be such a mouse" is used to describe someone as extremely timid or shy.

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Definition

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(informal)To exhibit extreme timidity or shyness, often resulting in being unnoticed.

Example

  • Don't be such a mouse; express your ideas confidently.
  • She tends to be such a mouse during meetings, rarely speaking up.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "be such a mouse":

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