Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-as-stiff-as-a-board
Idiom
/bi æz stɪf æz ə bɔrd/
Definition
To be very rigid, inflexible, or unmoving, often used to describe a person’s posture or a reaction.
Examples
- When she heard the shocking news, she was as stiff as a board, unable to process what was happening.
- The soldier stood as stiff as a board during the inspection.
- He was as stiff as a board from sitting in that chair for hours.
Meaning
This phrase is used to convey the idea of being extremely tense or unable to bend, either physically or metaphorically.
Synonyms
- rigid
- inflexible
- immobile
- tense
- stilted
