Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shut-your-mouth
Phrase
ʃʌt jʊər maʊθ
Definition
An expression used to tell someone to stop talking or to be quiet.
Examples
- When the argument escalated, she said, ‘Shut your mouth and listen to me.’
- He was fed up with the gossip and replied, ‘Just shut your mouth.’
Meaning
The phrase can convey annoyance or exasperation towards someone’s speech or remarks, suggesting that they should refrain from continuing their conversation.
Synonyms
- Be quiet
- Stop talking
- Keep it down
- Zip it
