Shyness
131cat got one's tongue — You are not able or willing to talk because of shyness. Usually used about children or as a question to children. * /Tommy s father asked Tommy if the cat had got his tongue./ * /The little girl had a poem to recite, but the cat got her tongue./… …
132break down — {v.} (stress on down ) 1. To smash or hit (something) so that it falls; cause to fall by force. * /The firemen broke down the door./ 2. To reduce or destroy the strength or effect of; weaken; win over. * /By helpful kindness the teacher broke… …
