shut one's face
To stop talking; to be quiet.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Tell him to shut his face while I am working.”
“The movie was ruined because the people behind us refused to shut their faces during the film.”
“After enduring his arrogant remarks for an hour, she finally demanded that he shut his face and let someone else speak.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026