A1 Idiom 非常口语

zip your lip

Be quiet.

意思

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

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文化背景

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'.

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Don't use with authority

Never say this to your boss or a police officer.

意思

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

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Don't use with authority

Never say this to your boss or a police officer.

自我测试

Which situation is appropriate for 'zip your lip'?

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

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Please be quiet.

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

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

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

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Please be quiet.

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

🎉 得分: /1

常见问题

1 个问题

Yes, it is considered quite rude and informal.

相关表达

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Zip it

synonym

Be quiet.

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Button your lip

similar

Be quiet.

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