A1 Idiom とてもカジュアル

zip your lip

Be quiet.

意味

An informal way to tell someone to stop talking and be silent.

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文化的背景

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.

意味

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.

自分をテスト

Which situation is appropriate for 'zip your lip'?

You are at a formal dinner with your boss. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Please be quiet.

Zip your lip is too informal and rude for a formal dinner with a boss.

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1 問題
Which situation is appropriate for 'zip your lip'? Choose A2

You are at a formal dinner with your boss. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Please be quiet.

Zip your lip is too informal and rude for a formal dinner with a boss.

🎉 スコア: /1

よくある質問

1 問

Yes, it is considered quite rude and informal.

関連フレーズ

🔄

Zip it

synonym

Be quiet.

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Button your lip

similar

Be quiet.

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