as close as a clam

• 一毛不拔的

as close as a clam的用法和样例：

例句

1. Sheila's dad is a real tight wad.
   希拉的父亲真是个一毛不拔的铁公鸡。
2. The landlady is as close as a clam.
   女房东非常吝啬。
3. Eleanor is always a penny pinch ever since she is young.
   埃莉诺从年轻时候起就一直是个非常吝啬的人。