hush

be on the hush

To be in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; to be known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but it has to be on the hush for a while. This is on the hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon!

be on the hush-hush

To be in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; to be known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but it has to be on the hush-hush for a while. Apparently it's on the hush-hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon!

hush (one's) mouth

To stop talking; be quiet; shut up. Typically used as an imperative. Would you hush your mouth already? I'm sick of hearing you complain. The professor told the class to hush their mouths before he began his lecture.

hush down

1. To become quiet and still. The auditorium hushed down as the conductor took the stage. OK, kids, please hush down so I can start the movie.

2. To cause, command, or instruct someone or some group to become quiet. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hush" and "down." The teacher slammed the ruler against the desk, which hushed down the classroom immediately. The child sat screaming in her seat, with her parents trying anything they could think of to hush her down.

hush fell over

A sudden silence occurred (among those present) in an otherwise noisy setting. A hush fell over the audience as the famous pianist took the stage.

hush money

Money paid to keep someone from revealing sensitive information. A: "What are we going to do about that witness?" B: "Don't worry, we'll give him some hush money."

See also: hush, money

hush up

1. To be quiet. You kids need to hush up once we go into the church, OK?

2. To cause someone to be quiet. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hush" and "up." The baby wouldn't stop crying until she was reunited with her favorite stuffed animal—that hushed her right up!

3. To keep sensitive information from being publicized. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hush" and "up." They were accused of trying to hush up the scandal by firing anyone involved. A: "What are we going to do about that witness?" B: "Don't worry, we'll hush him up with some money."

4. slang To kill someone. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hush" and "up." Ray hushed up the informant, just as the boss told him to.

See also: hush, up

hush-hush

In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but it has to be hush-hush for a while. Apparently it's hush-hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon!

keep (something) on the hush

To keep something in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; to allow something to be known only by a select few people. I need to tell you something, but you have to keep it on the hush, OK? I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon, but I have to keep the news on the hush!

keep (something) on the hush-hush

To keep something in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; to allow something to be known only by a select few people. I need to tell you something, but you have to keep it on the hush-hush, OK? I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon, but I have to keep the news on the hush-hush!

on the hush

In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; being known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but you have to keep it on the hush, OK? Apparently it's on the hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon!

on the hush-hush

In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; being known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but you have to keep it on the hush-hush, OK? Apparently it's on the hush-hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon!

a hush fell over someone or something

Fig. a sudden silence enveloped something or a group. As the conductor raised his arms, a hush fell over the audience. The coach shouted and a hush fell over the locker room.

hush money

Fig. money paid as a bribe to persuade someone to remain silent and not reveal certain information. Bob gave his younger sister hush money so that she wouldn't tell Jane that he had gone to the movies with Sue. The crooks paid Fred hush money to keep their whereabouts secret.

See also: hush, money

hush someone up

1. to make someone quiet. Please hush the children up. I have a telephone call. Hush up those kids!

2. Sl. to kill someone. The gang was afraid the witness would testify and wanted to hush him up. Mr. Big told Sam to hush up Richard.

See also: hush, up

hush something up

Fig. to keep something a secret; to try to stop a rumor from spreading. We just couldn't hush it up. We wanted to hush up the story, but there was no way to do it.

See also: hush, up

hush up

to be quiet; to get quiet; to stop talking. You talk too much. Hush up! I want you to hush up and sit down!

See also: hush, up

Hush your mouth!

Inf Please be quiet. (Not very polite.) I've heard enough of that talk. Hush your mouth! Now, hush your mouth! You shouldn't talk like that!

hush money

A bribe paid to keep something secret, as in No amount of hush money will keep that scandal from coming out. [c. 1700]

See also: hush, money

hush up

Keep from public knowledge, suppress mention of. For example, They tried to hush up the damaging details. [First half of 1600s]

See also: hush, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

hush money

Hush money is money that is paid to someone to stop them telling other people about something. Reports say that he has paid several children millions of pounds in hush money after they threatened to take him to court.

See also: hush, money

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

hush up

1. To stop talking; become quiet: The crowd hushed up as the speaker approached the podium. Hush up—you'll wake the baby!

2. To make someone stop talking or become quiet: The guards hushed up the prisoners. Please hush the kids up—I've got a headache.

3. To prevent something from being talked about; keep something from public knowledge: The government acted quickly to hush up the scandal. The editor hushed the news story up.

See also: hush, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

hush money

n. money paid to buy someone’s silence. There was some hush money paid to someone in city hall.

See also: hush, money

hush someone up

1. tv. to make someone be quiet. Please hush your baby up!

2. tv. to kill someone. Nobody knew how to get to Mr. Gutman to hush him up.

hush something up

tv. to keep something a secret; to try to stop a rumor from spreading. We wanted to hush up the story, but there was no way to do it.

hush-hush

(ˈhəʃˈhəʃ)

1. mod. secret; undercover. The matter is so hush-hush I can’t talk about it over the phone.

2. mod. secretly. They did it so hush-hush that no one knew for a long time.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

be on the hush
be on the hush-hush
on the hush
on the hush-hush
on the DL
on the down low
hush-hush
on the low
keep (something) on the hush
keep (something) on the hush-hush

References in periodicals archive

Chief executive at Saint Michael's, Tony Collins, said: "It's great to have Hush Digital on board for this project.

New partnership with Hush Digital to revamp hospice website

On a historical level, Hush informs us of the 18th-century practice of flushing the area with water to expose the minerals below.

'Hush' artwork recalls industrial heritage of remote fellside site

Hush said there haven't been any foreign military sales of the Switchblade yet, and if there were, it would only go to close U.S.

Multi-Pack Launcher Deployed for Switchblade

Caption: Hush Hush Manager Bobby Quiring also doubles as emcee.

It's HUSH HUSH but the news has leaked, comedy club opens in East Wenatchee

Now, Hush, of Edinburgh Court, Kingston Park, Newcastle, has been given a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to o supplying a class A drug.

Death on the dance floor due to hidden condition; pal admits he gave him cocaine... it wasn't to blame

As part of this partnership, Hush has produced this gorgeous limited edition pyjama set with matching eye mask and, for every set purchased, will donate the equivalent of the cost of one night in a refuge for a woman and child.

ST YLE files; THE LATEST FROM THE CATWALK, RED CARPET AND HIGH STREET

The Hush is a fascinating mix of music-based fantasy and adventure.

Melki-Wegner, Skye. The Hush

The prosecutors' filing represented the first time they had confirmed that Hastert had agreed to pay hush money and was not the victim of extortion by Individual A.

'Individual A' Sues Hastert Over Unpaid Hush Money

As per the researcher's, HUSH is able to reduce nearly 16% of the 29% drain caused when the phone display is off.

HUSH software tool can help reduce battery drain on your Android phone

"Hush Hush marks a most welcome return to Tess following a three-year absence, proving the novelist's capacity for involving storytelling knows no limits.

Hush Hush: A Tess Monaghan Novel

[ClickPress, Tue Sep 16 2014] Addicted to all things beauty from an early age and an experienced marketer with several brands under her belt over the span of 15 years, Sarah McDaniel has recently launched a carefully curated collection of her own, hush beauty labs.

Beauty Industry Vet Introduces Hush Beauty Labs new brand embraces eco-luxe, innovation, humor and s

Thanks to National Book Store, the author of the bestselling "Hush, Hush" series -- made up of "Hush, Hush," "Crescendo," "Silence," and "Finale" -- went on two packed signing events at the National Book Store flagship store in Glorietta and the National Book Store branch at the Ayala Town Center in Cebu.

Fan favorite

A GIRL'SL got to look beautiful in bed, and sleepwear brand Hush has some great new season treats for us.

fashion buzz

Hush Hush, Barthelme's second story collection, has plenty of all three.

Hush Hush

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释义	hush be on the hush To be in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; to be known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but it has to be on the hush for a while. This is on the hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon! See also: hush, on be on the hush-hush To be in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; to be known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but it has to be on the hush-hush for a while. Apparently it's on the hush-hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon! See also: on hush (one's) mouth To stop talking; be quiet; shut up. Typically used as an imperative. Would you hush your mouth already? I'm sick of hearing you complain. The professor told the class to hush their mouths before he began his lecture. See also: hush, mouth hush down 1. To become quiet and still. The auditorium hushed down as the conductor took the stage. OK, kids, please hush down so I can start the movie. 2. To cause, command, or instruct someone or some group to become quiet. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hush" and "down." The teacher slammed the ruler against the desk, which hushed down the classroom immediately. The child sat screaming in her seat, with her parents trying anything they could think of to hush her down. See also: down, hush hush fell over A sudden silence occurred (among those present) in an otherwise noisy setting. A hush fell over the audience as the famous pianist took the stage. See also: fell, hush, over hush money Money paid to keep someone from revealing sensitive information. A: "What are we going to do about that witness?" B: "Don't worry, we'll give him some hush money." See also: hush, money hush up 1. To be quiet. You kids need to hush up once we go into the church, OK? 2. To cause someone to be quiet. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hush" and "up." The baby wouldn't stop crying until she was reunited with her favorite stuffed animal—that hushed her right up! 3. To keep sensitive information from being publicized. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hush" and "up." They were accused of trying to hush up the scandal by firing anyone involved. A: "What are we going to do about that witness?" B: "Don't worry, we'll hush him up with some money." 4. slang To kill someone. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hush" and "up." Ray hushed up the informant, just as the boss told him to. See also: hush, up hush-hush In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but it has to be hush-hush for a while. Apparently it's hush-hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon! keep (something) on the hush To keep something in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; to allow something to be known only by a select few people. I need to tell you something, but you have to keep it on the hush, OK? I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon, but I have to keep the news on the hush! See also: hush, keep, on keep (something) on the hush-hush To keep something in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; to allow something to be known only by a select few people. I need to tell you something, but you have to keep it on the hush-hush, OK? I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon, but I have to keep the news on the hush-hush! See also: keep, on on the hush In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; being known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but you have to keep it on the hush, OK? Apparently it's on the hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon! See also: hush, on on the hush-hush In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; being known only by a select few people. I need to tell you some important news, but you have to keep it on the hush-hush, OK? Apparently it's on the hush-hush, but I just found out John and Tracey are getting married soon! See also: on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a hush fell over someone or something Fig. a sudden silence enveloped something or a group. As the conductor raised his arms, a hush fell over the audience. The coach shouted and a hush fell over the locker room. See also: fell, hush, over hush money Fig. money paid as a bribe to persuade someone to remain silent and not reveal certain information. Bob gave his younger sister hush money so that she wouldn't tell Jane that he had gone to the movies with Sue. The crooks paid Fred hush money to keep their whereabouts secret. See also: hush, money hush someone up 1. to make someone quiet. Please hush the children up. I have a telephone call. Hush up those kids! 2. Sl. to kill someone. The gang was afraid the witness would testify and wanted to hush him up. Mr. Big told Sam to hush up Richard. See also: hush, up hush something up Fig. to keep something a secret; to try to stop a rumor from spreading. We just couldn't hush it up. We wanted to hush up the story, but there was no way to do it. See also: hush, up hush up to be quiet; to get quiet; to stop talking. You talk too much. Hush up! I want you to hush up and sit down! See also: hush, up Hush your mouth! Inf Please be quiet. (Not very polite.) I've heard enough of that talk. Hush your mouth! Now, hush your mouth! You shouldn't talk like that! See also: hush McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. hush money A bribe paid to keep something secret, as in No amount of hush money will keep that scandal from coming out. [c. 1700] See also: hush, money hush up Keep from public knowledge, suppress mention of. For example, They tried to hush up the damaging details. [First half of 1600s] See also: hush, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. hush money Hush money is money that is paid to someone to stop them telling other people about something. Reports say that he has paid several children millions of pounds in hush money after they threatened to take him to court. See also: hush, money Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. hush up v. 1. To stop talking; become quiet: The crowd hushed up as the speaker approached the podium. Hush up—you'll wake the baby! 2. To make someone stop talking or become quiet: The guards hushed up the prisoners. Please hush the kids up—I've got a headache. 3. To prevent something from being talked about; keep something from public knowledge: The government acted quickly to hush up the scandal. The editor hushed the news story up. See also: hush, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. hush money n. money paid to buy someone’s silence. There was some hush money paid to someone in city hall. See also: hush, money hush someone up 1. tv. to make someone be quiet. Please hush your baby up! 2. tv. to kill someone. Nobody knew how to get to Mr. Gutman to hush him up. See also: hush, someone, up hush something up tv. to keep something a secret; to try to stop a rumor from spreading. We wanted to hush up the story, but there was no way to do it. See also: hush, something, up hush-hush (ˈhəʃˈhəʃ) 1. mod. secret; undercover. The matter is so hush-hush I can’t talk about it over the phone. 2. mod. secretly. They did it so hush-hush that no one knew for a long time. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: be on the hush be on the hush-hush on the hush on the hush-hush on the DL on the down low hush-hush on the low keep (something) on the hush keep (something) on the hush-hush References in periodicals archive Chief executive at Saint Michael's, Tony Collins, said: "It's great to have Hush Digital on board for this project. New partnership with Hush Digital to revamp hospice website On a historical level, Hush informs us of the 18th-century practice of flushing the area with water to expose the minerals below. 'Hush' artwork recalls industrial heritage of remote fellside site Hush said there haven't been any foreign military sales of the Switchblade yet, and if there were, it would only go to close U.S. Multi-Pack Launcher Deployed for Switchblade Caption: Hush Hush Manager Bobby Quiring also doubles as emcee. It's HUSH HUSH but the news has leaked, comedy club opens in East Wenatchee Now, Hush, of Edinburgh Court, Kingston Park, Newcastle, has been given a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to o supplying a class A drug. Death on the dance floor due to hidden condition; pal admits he gave him cocaine... it wasn't to blame As part of this partnership, Hush has produced this gorgeous limited edition pyjama set with matching eye mask and, for every set purchased, will donate the equivalent of the cost of one night in a refuge for a woman and child. ST YLE files; THE LATEST FROM THE CATWALK, RED CARPET AND HIGH STREET The Hush is a fascinating mix of music-based fantasy and adventure. Melki-Wegner, Skye. The Hush The prosecutors' filing represented the first time they had confirmed that Hastert had agreed to pay hush money and was not the victim of extortion by Individual A. 'Individual A' Sues Hastert Over Unpaid Hush Money As per the researcher's, HUSH is able to reduce nearly 16% of the 29% drain caused when the phone display is off. HUSH software tool can help reduce battery drain on your Android phone "Hush Hush marks a most welcome return to Tess following a three-year absence, proving the novelist's capacity for involving storytelling knows no limits. Hush Hush: A Tess Monaghan Novel [ClickPress, Tue Sep 16 2014] Addicted to all things beauty from an early age and an experienced marketer with several brands under her belt over the span of 15 years, Sarah McDaniel has recently launched a carefully curated collection of her own, hush beauty labs. Beauty Industry Vet Introduces Hush Beauty Labs new brand embraces eco-luxe, innovation, humor and s Thanks to National Book Store, the author of the bestselling "Hush, Hush" series -- made up of "Hush, Hush," "Crescendo," "Silence," and "Finale" -- went on two packed signing events at the National Book Store flagship store in Glorietta and the National Book Store branch at the Ayala Town Center in Cebu. Fan favorite A GIRL'SL got to look beautiful in bed, and sleepwear brand Hush has some great new season treats for us. fashion buzz Hush Hush, Barthelme's second story collection, has plenty of all three. Hush Hush
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