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USA slang
Be quiet; shut up.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
put a sock in it means Be quiet; shut up. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"put a sock in it" means Be quiet; shut up. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Come on; lets go; give it (informal, versatile).
Take it (informal command).
Try it! (informal command).
Lets go; come on; hurry up.
Teen aesthetic with scrunchies, hydro flasks, and casual preppy style
I swear; emphasizing sincerity or seriousness about a statement
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