shut one's face: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- A blunt command telling someone to stop talking; to be quiet.
Examples
BetaThe teacher snapped, 'Shut your face!' after the class got too noisy.
La profesora gritó: '¡Cierra la boca!' después de que la clase se volvió demasiado ruidosa.
When the argument escalated, John was told to shut his face and listen carefully.
Cuando la discusión se intensificó, le dijeron a John que cerrara la boca y escuchara atentamente.
Please shut your face during the presentation so everyone can hear the speaker.
Por favor, cierra la boca durante la presentación para que todos puedan escuchar al orador.
They had shut their faces quickly when the principal entered the room.
Habían cerrado la boca rápidamente cuando el director entró en la sala.
- To silence someone or to cause someone to stop making further remarks.
Examples
BetaThe manager shut his face the moment the employee started complaining about the workload.
El gerente se calló en el momento en que el empleado empezó a quejarse de la carga de trabajo.
She managed to shut his face by presenting undeniable evidence against his claims.
Ella logró silenciarlo presentando pruebas irrefutables contra sus afirmaciones.
If you want to shut their faces, just ignore the provocations and stay calm.
Si quieres hacerlos callar, simplemente ignora las provocaciones y mantén la calma.
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