Shut your damn mouth.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker tells someone to stop talking, using harsh language.
- In plain terms
- Stop talking.
- What can you take from it?
- Know when to stay silent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does commanding silence affect dialogue?
Another view
The tone is aggressive and may alienate listeners.
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