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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Keep quiet on a given issue, and impassioned employees and customers might accuse the company of callousness.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2021
Keep quiet or raise the issue and deal with the uncomfortable fallout?
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2021
And Goldfine Lawyer Robert Robb distinctly admonished her: "Keep quiet, keep quiet, keep quiet."
From Time Magazine Archive
"Keep quiet," Mike said, "I'm going with you."
From Time Magazine Archive
"Keep quiet or we’re both in trouble, understand?"
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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