shut up

Example Sentences

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Cleveland’s largest newspaper, the Plain Dealer, usually supportive of spirit investigation, this time suggested that Benjamin’s spirit, “shut up until you have something to offer worth listening to.”

From Literature

"I remember him smashing his hands down on the table and saying, 'Will you shut up'. But Jurgen was great, I had a great relationship with him."

From BBC

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