Significado
An informal way to tell someone to stop talking and be silent.
Contexto cultural
In the US, this is often used in movies to show a 'tough' character. While understood, British speakers might prefer 'Button it' or 'Shut it'.
Don't use with authority
Never say this to your boss or a police officer.
Significado
An informal way to tell someone to stop talking and be silent.
Don't use with authority
Never say this to your boss or a police officer.
Ponte a prueba
Which situation is appropriate for 'zip your lip'?
You are at a formal dinner with your boss. What do you say?
Zip your lip is too informal and rude for a formal dinner with a boss.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosYou are at a formal dinner with your boss. What do you say?
Zip your lip is too informal and rude for a formal dinner with a boss.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasYes, it is considered quite rude and informal.
Frases relacionadas
Zip it
synonymBe quiet.
Button your lip
similarBe quiet.
