a few sandwiches short of a picnic »
Exhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.
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children should be seen and not heard »
Children should behave well and be quiet, especially in the presence of adults.
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dead men tell no tales »
Once someone is dead, they can no longer communicate, hence killing someone is the best way to keep him/her quiet.
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fly on the wall »
A quiet, non-participating, or unseen observer; an eavesdropper or witness.
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hear the grass grow »
To hear very well due to being in an exceptionally quiet environment.
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hold one's tongue »
To keep quiet; especially, to leave something unsaid.
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hold your fire »
Wait, don't retaliate, calm down, be quiet.
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keep it down »
To be quiet.
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keep one's lips sealed »
To keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.
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keep quiet »
Remain silent.
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keep quiet »
To refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.
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lie doggo »
keep quiet
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not a pretty sight »
Something disappointing, disquieting, disreputable, or otherwise unworthy of admiration.
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not in Kansas anymore »
No longer in quiet and comfortable surroundings; in the big city.
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on tiptoe »
Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily.
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