Stuff a sock in it Meaning in English
expression
Definición
A rude and humorous way to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking, usually said when someone's being noisy or annoying.
Uso & Matices
Very informal, often playful or mildly rude. Only use with friends or in joking contexts, never in formal situations. Also appears as 'put a sock in it' (slightly less strong). Can sound offensive if used with someone you don't know well.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Hey, stuff a sock in it! I'm trying to read.
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If you don't stuff a sock in it, we'll never finish this work.
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Please, can someone tell him to stuff a sock in it?
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You've been complaining all day—just stuff a sock in it already!
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If my brother doesn't stuff a sock in it soon, I'm leaving this room.
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Oh, stuff a sock in it! Nobody wants to hear your jokes right now.
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