Sentences with phrase «to clam up»

Sometimes a renter might make the mistake of clamming up when it is most important that they speak up.

This is how we act toward God when we don't vent our anger at Him, and instead just clam up about what we're feeling.

Also, even though they know who the abusers are, having seen what happens to those who risk standing up, speaking out and working against the wrong, they'd rather just clam up.

Psychotherapy Networker, March / April 2018, Ryan Howes, PhD: «To bring myself up to date, I reached out to Cathy Malchiodi, a Kentucky - based art therapist and author of more than 20 books on the topic, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook and the recently released, What to Do When Children Clam Up in Psychotherapy.

As he prepares to meet with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, de Blasio has clammed up with the press and has refused to take off - topic questions about the pending sit down.

«This guy had a mysterious way of brainwashing people, and I just kind of clammed up about it for many years.

Be patient if your child wants to blurt out every little detail about school, or clams up completely.

Not only has the story not been contained, not enough people «compensated» for illegal phone hacks and Andy Coulson been forced to resign as Cameron's spin doctor, the indelicate conspiracy of silence that has seen most other newspapers clam up on the story, has failed to contain it either.

Some days later, and perhaps most controversially, Jack O'Sullivan — one of the founders of Fathers Direct (predecessor to the Fatherhood Institute)-- argued that feminism has reinforced, rather than challenged matriarchy — and men clam up as a result, in The Guardian.

Some children clam up and don't want to talk; they act out their fears instead, adding to the general stress and emotional chaos.

• Verbal or physical abuse is an issue in the marriage and one of the partners is fearful about their safety or well - being so clams up in sessions.

If we define our role as lawyers as strictly to provide a solution to a legal problem — winning a trial for example — then clamming up will always be the appropriate response to a media inquiry.

But don't clam up and start attackind and mocking and hating, but instead reflect upon what you think you know, and what you think you believe, and consider for a moment that maybe, just maybe, you were wrong... wouldn't that be something.

Still, several sources told TRD that the lending market has clammed up even more in recent months.

Companies clam up only when they think they might actually have a clue how to make something happen.

I have been to Bible studies where a guy is in pain about something in his life and is being humbled by God and the rest of the men clam up, act as though they can't relate and become very judgmental of a brothers show of emotion.

The ex-senator clammed up after a jury found him guilty of embezzlement — using his non-profit Soundview Health Clinic as a personal piggy bank for himself, his family and friends.

Several Republicans literally ran away from the question, cutting a bee - line out of the Senate lobby to avoid a reporter, while others clammed up or used double - speak to avoid giving a straight answer.

Meanwhile, introverts may clam up during well - populated meetings, but give you valuable insights during one - on - one chats.

Maybe a chatty person clams up, or an introverted person becomes oddly outgoing.

If associates suddenly clam up about their passions, approach them in a friendly manner to ask why.

Meanwhile those with dissenting views clam up for fear of being ostracized from the community or isolated from the herd — a dangerous thing back when the limbic system evolved.

Their interpreter clammed up and the president of the NGO that had brought the band into the country said, «This is bad.

Petrino clammed up, interim head coach John L. Smith looked sad and worried, the defense just barely missed on quite a few stops, and Arkansas first lost confidence, then lost control of the game.

In this chance Arsenal also clam up the top of the league.

Ask Conte a tactical question and he often clams up, preferring not to reveal any secrets, although he did admit that it was a blunder to use Gary Cahill on the right of his back three against Roma.

The government, hurt and embarrassed, had clammed up tighter than Gordon Brown's fist.

They've responded to the growth of «challenger» parties like the Greens and Ukip by clamming up.

But won't people soon get wise to the actual intent and clam up again?

Emily Blunt clammed up when asked about rumours of her ex-boyfriend Michael Buble's infidelity when they were together seven years ago, saying she «never want [s] to talk about it.»

People talk all day long about their workouts, favorite apps, and their love lives, but bring up the subject of money, especially credit card debt, and suddenly everyone clams up.

Thus, some people got dogs clamming up and weeks and weeks of stress for the dog (and the trainer!)

So no wonder Clem clammed up.

Several readers have queried whether I'm under lawyers» instructions to clam up re Michael E Mann, the serial litigant, inventor of the global - warming «hockey stick», self - proclaimed Nobel Laureate, and liar, cheat, falsifier and fraud.

Most candidates clam up at this point, giving the impression that they are uninterested or unprepared.

If you usually clam up, try mentioning how you feel in that moment.

Is your partner someone who often hides behind the newspaper, television, a book, work on the computer — who clams up and won't talk about issues or feelings and leaves arguments or discussions without closure or resolution — who is withholding, emotionally distant, and non affectionate at times?

• Verbal or physical abuse is an issue in the marriage and one of the partners is fearful about their safety or well - being so clams up in sessions.

The federal prosecutor during the MSNBC interview also said he never told Gov. Cuomo to clam up in regards to an investigation into the governor's office handling of a Cuomo - created Moreland anti-corruption commission and its abrupt end after the Legislature agreed to some ethics reforms.

I had to hint around and mope to get engaged in the 1st place (after all ive sacrificed)(after ALL I've done)- then on Thursday he tells me «well - I was almost engaged once» then clammed up and refuses another word on it.

And don't clam up.

If you're talking to a man who is open about some areas of his life but clams up about others, something strange is going on.

«If you'll excuse the pun, the clam kind of clammed up.

When pressed for more details on the Lenovo S5, the company clammed up.

He said he had decided to clam up after holding out in training camp, because «I didn't want to complicate things with the glib and witty Christensen at that point.