Stuff a sock in it Meaning in English
expression
释义
A rude and humorous way to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking, usually said when someone's being noisy or annoying.
用法与细微差别
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.
例句
Hey, stuff a sock in it! I'm trying to read.
basic
If you don't stuff a sock in it, we'll never finish this work.
basic
Please, can someone tell him to stuff a sock in it?
basic
You've been complaining all day—just stuff a sock in it already!
natural
If my brother doesn't stuff a sock in it soon, I'm leaving this room.
natural
Oh, stuff a sock in it! Nobody wants to hear your jokes right now.
natural