close as the grave

中文含义： 死亡般的严密封闭，没有任何逃脱的机会。

英语词性： 短语

美式音标： [kloʊz æz ðə ɡreɪv]

同义词： as tight as a drum, as tight as a tick

易混淆单词： close to the vest, close shave

双语例句：

  • The door was locked tight, as close as the grave.
  • The secret was kept as close as the grave, no one had a clue.