Put A Cork In It

Synonyms of put a cork in it

• keep quiet
• hush up
• be quiet

Antonyms of put a cork in it

• express
• speak up
• voice out

Collocations of put a cork in it

mouth

Frequency: 70 %

I've had enough of your constant chatter, so put a cork in it.

complaints

Frequency: 60 %

I don't want to hear any more complaints from you, just put a cork in it.

gossip

Frequency: 50 %

The office was buzzing with gossip until the boss told everyone to put a cork in it.

arguments

Frequency: 45 %

The siblings were constantly bickering until their mom finally told them to put a cork in it.

excuses

Frequency: 40 %

Stop making excuses and just put a cork in it.

Idiomatic Expressions for put a cork in it

• Phrase: Put a cork in it
  Meaning: To stop a conversation or argument.
  Usage: I had to put a cork in it when my friends started arguing about politics at the dinner table.