To keep something secret or to silence someone.
Manter algo em segredo ou calar alguém.
| Phrasal Verb | hush up |
|---|---|
| Definition | to keep something a secret; to keep someone quiet |
| Examples | - He tried to hush up his drinking problem, but she found out in the end. - Don't you dare try to hush me up. I'll tell him exactly what I want. |
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