shut up

Example Sentences

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“Well, it sailed without her, so…” I jab Lizzie with a shut up elbow.

From Literature

Data from consumer research firm NIQ showed that 382 hospitality firms shut up shop in the final three months of the year, more than four each day.

From BBC

“You aren’t doing yourself any favors — shut up,” his friend recalled saying.

From Salon

Business owners described breaking into tears as they were forced either to lay off staff or shut up shop entirely, while employees told how they feared for their jobs.

From BBC

“You know they haven’t got him shut up in the teachers’ room.”

From Literature