muet comme une carpe

French

Etymology

Literally, "mute as a carp".

Adjective

muet comme une carpe (feminine singular muette comme une carpe, masculine plural muets comme des carpes, feminine plural muettes comme des carpes)

(simile) obstinately refusing to speak, especially a specific topic; silent as a stone

Synonyms

muet comme une tombe

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