can't say boo to a goose
can't say boo to a goose
Is particularly shy, nervous, or diffident. My brother is a very sweet, warm-hearted man who can't say boo to a goose. How can you suspect that he committed this crime?
See also: boo, goose, say
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- he, she, etc. wouldn't say boo to a goose
- wouldn't say boo to a goose
- not say boo to a goose
- not say boo (to anyone)
- not say boo to a fly
- wouldn't harm a fly
- he, she, etc. wouldn't harm/hurt a fly
- wouldn't hurt a fly
- not hurt a flea
- not hurt a fly