Pipe down

Pro Tip 1/3

Informal Use

Used mainly in casual situations among friends, family, or in informal groups.

At the sleepover, the host's dad told everyone to pipe down.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Rude

'Pipe down' can be direct but isn't usually seen as rude, although tone matters.

Hey, could you guys pipe down? I'm trying to concentrate here.

Pro Tip 3/3

Urgency Implication

Sometimes implies an immediate need for quiet, often due to a sudden reason.

Pipe down! The baby just fell asleep.