stuff a cork in it
stuff a cork in it
To stop talking and be quiet; to shut up. Usually used as an imperative. Stuff a cork in it, you two! I don't want to hear any more arguing until we get to Grandma's house. I was just about to tell them about Janet's pregnancy, but I stuffed a cork in it when she shot me an icy look. Oh, stuff a cork in it! No one wants to hear your complaints anymore.
See also: cork, stuff
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- shove a cork in it
- put a cork in it
- Put a cork in it!
- be quiet
- Be quiet!
- button it
- button it!
- button your lip
- Button your lip!
- button (one's) lip