Shut your mouth/face!
phrase
An informal command telling someone to stop talking.
Shut your mouth, Lisa. You're making it worse.

Often appears as...
- can't believe
- just
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
A way to express anger or annoyance at what someone else is saying.
Oh, shut your face. You don't know what you're talking about.

Often appears as...
- why don't you
- can't believe
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to convey surprise or disbelief at what someone else is saying.
You aced the test? Shut your mouth!

Often appears as...
- no way
- really
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Colloquial
phrase
A way to ask someone to keep a secret or not share certain information.
Remember, shut your mouth about the party. It's a surprise.

Often appears as...
- please
- got to
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Idiomatic
phrase
An informal command telling someone to stop talking.
Shut your mouth, Lisa. You're making it worse.

Often appears as...
- can't believe
- just
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
A way to express anger or annoyance at what someone else is saying.
Oh, shut your face. You don't know what you're talking about.

Often appears as...
- why don't you
- can't believe
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to convey surprise or disbelief at what someone else is saying.
You aced the test? Shut your mouth!

Often appears as...
- no way
- really
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Colloquial
phrase
A way to ask someone to keep a secret or not share certain information.
Remember, shut your mouth about the party. It's a surprise.

Often appears as...
- please
- got to
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4

Confrontational Tone
Often used during arguments displaying annoyance or frustration.

If you keep lying, I'm going to tell everyone to shut their mouths about you!
Not Polite
This phrase is impolite and could be offensive; use with caution.

Shut your mouth and get out of my room!
Informal Settings
Use with close friends or in casual, informal situations.

Just shut your mouth and watch the game!
Confrontational Tone
Often used during arguments displaying annoyance or frustration.

If you keep lying, I'm going to tell everyone to shut their mouths about you!
Not Polite
This phrase is impolite and could be offensive; use with caution.

Shut your mouth and get out of my room!
Informal Settings
Use with close friends or in casual, informal situations.

Just shut your mouth and watch the game!
Confrontational Tone
Often used during arguments displaying annoyance or frustration.

If you keep lying, I'm going to tell everyone to shut their mouths about you!
Not Polite
This phrase is impolite and could be offensive; use with caution.

Shut your mouth and get out of my room!
Informal Settings
Use with close friends or in casual, informal situations.

Just shut your mouth and watch the game!
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