keep quiet
Idioms-
Also, keep still.
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Also, . Remain silent; same as hold one's tongue . For example, Please keep quiet about the party . Also see keep one's mouth shut .
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Refrain from moving, stay in the same position; same as hold still . For example, The doctor gave the young boy a toy to keep him quiet while on the examining table , or It's hard for the baby to keep still unless he's sleeping . [Late 1300s]
Example Sentences
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She stood her ground but kept quiet, as the Payne dog was double her size.
From Literature
But then he thought of you, the trouble you’d probably gotten into with that word you’d said, and he decided to keep quiet.
From Literature
Neither Bright nor I was sure what that was, but we kept quiet.
From Literature
They called the police but when officers arrived Jenni said Swan gave "this look" and she kept quiet.
From BBC
“I’d like to unburden myself of your presence. I’m very busy. You will return to your work as a messenger. And you will keep quiet. Is that clear, Miss Novis?”
From Literature
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