| 释义 |
wouldn't say boo to a gooseIs particularly shy, nervous, or diffident. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. My brother is a very sweet, warm-hearted man who wouldn't say boo to a goose. How can you suspect that he committed this crime? he, she, etc. wouldn’t say ˌboo to a ˈgoose (informal) somebody is very shy and afraid of upsetting or annoying people: How could he ever succeed in politics? He wouldn’t say boo to a goose.People shout Boo! when they want to surprise or frighten somebody. |