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can't say boo to a goose

can't say boo to a goose

Rur. shy and not talkative. I was surprised to see Joe so talkative at the party. Usually he can't say boo to a goose. She's a quiet little kid. Can't say boo to a goose.
See also: boo, goose, say

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mooney['mu:ni]
Fern[fə:n]
RikkiRIK-eeEnglish (Modern)
TeraTER-əEnglish
Heli (1)-Biblical, Biblical Latin
Ipati-Russian (Rare)
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