"quiet as a church mouse" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

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  1. (simile, idiomatic) Alternative form of quiet as a mouse Tags: alt-of, alternative, idiomatic Alternative form of: quiet as a mouse Related terms: poor as a church mouse
    Sense id: en-quiet_as_a_church_mouse-en-phrase-hkQwqKkp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes

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