keep it down to a dull roar
keep it down to a dull roar
To be quiet or stop making a lot of noise; to maintain a low level of noise. Often used as an imperative. Kids, when you work together, please keep it down to a dull roar.
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Oh you've heard the screams have you, sorryaI'll try and
keep it down to a dull roar next time.
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