stow it
Shut your mouth
Stow it is an informal command meaning shut up or stop talking.
The phrase borrows from the nautical sense of stowing—putting something away securely—applied to unwanted speech: Stow it, nobody asked for your opinion.
It's blunter than "be quiet" but milder than profane alternatives.
- shut upDemand for silence
- zip your lipCommand to stop talking
- hushAbsence of sound
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- keep quietRemain silent
quiet · hold your tongue · pack away · stash · tuck · tuck away · store · cargo · hold · overhead bin · luggage · compartment · storage unit · cram · stuff · shove · pipe down · muzzle
verbal expression
stow itspeak up
Talk louder or opine
speak your mind · go on · keep talking · let it out · continue
social engagement
stow itjoin in
Begin participating with others
participate · chime in · contribute · welcome · weigh in