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Church Mouse for Dummies

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What does Church Mouse really mean?

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Okay, so "Church Mouse" is a phrase that people use to describe someone who is very quiet or silent, especially because they are trying to be polite and not disturb anyone. It's like when you go to a church and you have to be really quiet and careful not to make any noise so you don't disturb anyone who is praying or listening to the sermon.

Imagine a little mouse sneaking around in a church. It has to be super quiet so it doesn't get caught or bother anyone. That's what people mean when they say someone is as quiet as a church mouse. It's like saying they are being really, really quiet and trying not to disturb anyone around them.

So, if someone says "You're as quiet as a church mouse," they are saying that you are being very quiet and not making a peep. It's a gentle way of saying that someone is being really polite and considerate by keeping their voice down and not making any noise. So, if you hear someone use the phrase "church mouse," now you know that it means being really, really quiet and not disturbing anyone.

Revised and Fact checked by Steven Jackson on 2023-11-15 01:51:13

Church Mouse In a sentece

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  • The church mouse tiptoed quietly along the pews during the church service.
  • The church mouse scurried away when it heard the church bells ringing.
  • The church mouse nibbled on the crumbs left behind from the church picnic.
  • The church mouse made a nest in the old organ pipes of the church.
  • The church mouse peeked out from behind a hymn book as the choir sang.

Church Mouse Instances

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