Keep your mouth shut Meaning in English
expression
KEEP yor MOWTH shut
KEEP yaw MOWTH shut
Definition
To tell someone not to speak, especially to stay silent about something. It can also mean to stop talking altogether.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and may sound rude or harsh; it's often used when someone should not share information. Alternatives: 'keep quiet', 'don't say a word'. Not used in formal or polite speech.
Spanish: cállate - mantén la boca cerradaPortuguese (BR): fica de boca fechada - não diga nadaPortuguese (PT): fica de boca fechada - não digas nadaChinese (Simplified): 闭嘴 - 保持沉默Chinese (Traditional): 閉嘴 - 保持沉默Hindi: चुप रहो - मुंह बंद रखोArabic: اِغْلِقْ فَمَكَ - لا تَقُلْ شَيْئًاBengali: চুপ করে থাকো - মুখ বন্ধ রাখোRussian: держи рот на замке - помалкивайJapanese: 黙っている - 口をつぐむVietnamese: giữ mồm giữ miệng - im lặng điKorean: 입을 다물다 - 조용히 해Turkish: ağzını kapa - sessiz olUrdu: منہ بند رکھو - خاموش رہوIndonesian: tutup mulut - diam saja
Example Sentences
If you know the answer, keep your mouth shut.
basic
He told me to keep my mouth shut about the surprise party.
basic
You should keep your mouth shut during the meeting.
basic
Jenny can't keep her mouth shut—she always shares everyone's secrets.
natural
Just keep your mouth shut if you don't want to get in trouble.
natural
Sometimes it's better to keep your mouth shut and listen.
natural