close as a clam



close as a clam

Safe from harm. Likened to a clam closing its shell to protect itself. All of the doors and windows are locked. Don't worry, we'll be close as a clam in here.
See also: clam, close

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ishita-Indian, Hindi
Varlaam-Russian
Berko-Western African, Akan
Davena-English (Rare)
Amadi (1)-Western African, Igbo
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