Put a sock in it Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɑk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
PUT uh SOK in it
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /sˈɒk/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɪt
PUT uh SOK in it
Definition
This is an informal and slightly rude way to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in British and some American English. It is informal and can sound rude, so use it only with people you know well or in a joking context. Do not use it in formal or polite conversation.
Spanish: cállate - deja de hablarPortuguese (BR): cala a boca - fica quietoPortuguese (PT): cala-te - fica caladoChinese (Simplified): 闭嘴 (口语) - 别说话Chinese (Traditional): 閉嘴 (口語) - 別說話Hindi: चुप हो जाओ - बोलना बंद करोArabic: اخرس - توقف عن الكلامBengali: চুপ করো - মুখ বুজে থাকোRussian: заткнись - замолчиJapanese: 黙って (だまって) - 静かにしてVietnamese: im lặng đi - ngậm miệng lạiKorean: 입 좀 다물어 - 조용히 해Turkish: kapa çeneni - sessiz olUrdu: چپ ہوجاؤ - منہ بند کروIndonesian: diam dulu - tutup mulut
Example Sentences
Please put a sock in it, I'm trying to read.
basic
He told his brother to put a sock in it during the movie.
basic
Can you put a sock in it for a minute?
basic
Alright, that's enough—put a sock in it!
natural
If he doesn't put a sock in it, everyone's going to leave.
natural
She laughed and told me to put a sock in it when I started singing.
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