keep (one's) opinions to (oneself)
keep (one's) opinions to (oneself)
To refrain from sharing one's unwanted or unsolicited opinions. A: "I just think this stuff about tobacco being bad for you is a bunch of nonsense." B: "Oh, keep your opinions to yourself, you old fool. No one asked you." She never hesitates to tell someone that they're wrong or to offer condescending advice. I just wish she'd keep her opinions to herself for a change.
See also: keep, opinion
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
keep one's opinions to (oneself)
to stop mentioning one's own opinions, especially when they disagree with someone else's. You ought to keep your opinions to yourself rather than upset our guests. Please keep your rude opinions to yourself!
See also: keep, opinion
Keep your opinions to yourself!
Fig. I do not want to hear your opinions! Jane: I think this room looks drab. Sue: Keep your opinions to yourself! I like it this way! Sally: You really ought to do something about your hair. It looks like it was in a hurricane. John: Keep your opinions to yourself. This is the latest style where I come from.
See also: keep, opinion
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- keep opinions to
- Keep your opinions to yourself!
- horsefeathers
- Horsefeathers!
- roman
- Roman hands and Russian fingers
- nose in on
- nose in on (someone or something)
- nonsense
- a load of rubbish, nonsense, etc.