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zip up

idiom
Meaning

To close as if with a zip fastener, especially one's mouth; to stop talking.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please zip up and listen to the teacher.

CONTEXTUAL

The detective told the suspect to zip up until his lawyer arrived at the station.

COMPLEX

Realizing he had already said too much, he decided to zip up before he revealed any more sensitive information.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    zip one's lip

    To refrain from or to stop talking; to be quiet; shut up.

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