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wouldn't say boo to a goose

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TingTong101 | 16:25 Wed 30th Aug 2006 | Phrases & Sayings
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Boo to a goose? Why?
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Can say it to me though! ;-)
Because of the supposed stupidity of the bird of that name, the word 'goose' has meant a simpleton since the 1500s. The word 'boo' in this context is the sudden, loud version of it...the one adults sometimes use to surprise or 'frighten' children...rather than the disapproving anti-cheering version. So, 'saying boo to a goose' - whether human or avian - is about the least brave thing one could imagine doing and, as a result, very shy people are accused of being unable to do even that.

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