Stuff a sock in it!
stuff a sock in it
To stop talking and be quiet; to shut up. Usually used as an imperative. Stuff a sock 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 sock in it when she shot me an icy look. Oh, stuff a sock in it! No one wants to hear your complaints anymore.
See also: sock, stuff
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Stuff a sock in it!
and Put a sock in it!Inf. Shut up! I've heard enough. Stuff a sock in it! Stuff a sock in it! You are a pain.
See also: sock, stuff
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
Stuff a sock in it!
and Put a sock in it! and Put a cork in it! exclam. Shut up! I’ve heard enough. Stuff a sock in it! Put a sock in it and watch the movie
See also: sock, stuff
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- stuff a sock in it
- shove a sock in it
- put a sock in it
- Put a sock in it!
- be quiet
- Be quiet!
- button it
- button it!
- button your lip
- button (one's) lip