Phrase

Put a Sock In It

Meaning:

Asking someone to be quiet or to shut up.

Examples:

  • I'm telling you, you better put a sock in it.
  • Yes, I know, put a sock in it, because walls have ears.
  • Yes, I know, put a sock in it, because walls have ears.
  • Oh, put a sock in it!
  • Come on, put a sock in it.
  • Put a sock in it, will you?
  • Okay, listen, ma'am, put a sock in it.
  • So you want me to tell her to put a sock in it? Pleasure.
  • Okay, listen, ma'am, put a sock in it.
  • You tell her to put a sock in it because I need to talk to you right now!