| Phrasal Verb | shut up |
|---|---|
| Definition | to stop talking or make someone stop talking |
| Examples | - Ok, you've had your say. Now will you just shut up! - He's difficult to shut up once he's got a few drinks inside him. |
| Note | Americans tend to find the command Shut up! more offensive than Britons. |
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