Shut my mouth Meaning in English
expression
SHUHT my MOWTH
shuht my MOWTH
Definition
This expression means to stop talking, usually abruptly, often because it’s wise to remain silent or someone told you to be quiet. It can be used literally or humorously.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often humorous or self-deprecating. Sometimes said as 'guess I'll shut my mouth,' especially after realizing you've said too much. Not as harsh as 'shut up,' and usually directed at oneself.
Spanish: cerrar la boca - callarmePortuguese (BR): calar a minha boca - ficar caladoPortuguese (PT): calar a minha boca - ficar caladoChinese (Simplified): 闭嘴 - 不说话Chinese (Traditional): 閉嘴 - 不說話Hindi: मुँह बंद करना - चुप रहनाArabic: أغلق فمي - اصمتBengali: আমার মুখ বন্ধ করা - চুপ থাকাRussian: закрыть рот - замолкнутьJapanese: 口を閉じる - 黙るVietnamese: ngậm miệng lại - im lặngKorean: 입을 다물다 - 조용히 하다Turkish: ağzımı kapatmak - susmakUrdu: میرا منہ بند کرنا - خاموش رہناIndonesian: tutup mulutku - diam
Example Sentences
I should just shut my mouth and listen.
basic
Mom told me to shut my mouth during dinner.
basic
He decided to shut his mouth instead of arguing.
basic
Oops, did I say too much? I'll just shut my mouth now.
natural
Whenever politics comes up, I try to shut my mouth and avoid trouble.
natural
Okay, I get it, time to shut my mouth and let the experts talk.
natural