shut up

Example Sentences

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He went quiet, and I wondered if I should have shut up after all.

From Literature

“Sing and shut up” can look awfully appealing after you’ve seen what can happen when one of your fellow musicians gets it wrong.

From Salon

“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