English Expression · Intermediate
hush up
silence; become quiet
Pronunciation: say hush up
Meaning
To make someone stop talking, or to stop talking yourself.
Example
They finally hushed up when the film began.
They finally hushed up when the film began.
Practice tips
- Practice hush up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.