Button your lip!

button (one's) lip

To be quiet. Often used as an imperative. Hey, button your lip! We don't need to hear any more out of you today! Julie knew better than to speak up when her father was so angry, so she buttoned her lip for the moment. I knew should button my lip before I said something offensive.

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Button your lip!

imperative Shut up!; Be quiet! I’ve heard enough outa you! Button your lip!

See also: button

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