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
Tomas['tɔməs]
Scott[skɔt]
Afia-Western African, Akan
Elsy
Bairnsfather['bɛənz.fa:ðə]
Hilaria[hi'lɛəriə]