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peace and quietTranquility; freedom from stress or interruptions.Rate it:

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quiet the wavesA positive development, incident, action, minor miracle, change, reversal, retraction, in a situation and the possible positive effects.Rate it:

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quiet downTo become quieter.Rate it:

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quiet downTo reduce intensity of an activity.Rate it:

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quiet as a catTo be quietRate it:

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keep quietTo refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.Rate it:

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keep quietRemain silent.Rate it:

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Quiet as a MouseExtremely silent; non-talkative; silent or making very less soundRate it:

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quiet as a mouseVery quiet, so as to not be heardRate it:

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quiet downTo make someone or something become quieter.Rate it:

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so quiet one can hear a pin dropSaid during a lull in a normally bustling place or scene, or as the result of a sudden dramatic or tense moment.Rate it:

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so quiet one could hear a pin dropSaid during a lull in a normally bustling place or scene, or as the result of a sudden dramatic or tense moment.Rate it:

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keep a low profileBe quiet and discreet.Rate it:

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pipe downTo be quiet; to refrain from being noisy.Rate it:

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zip itBe quiet; the same as zip one's lip.Rate it:

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zip one's lipTo stop talking; to be quiet.Rate it:

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lie doggokeep quietRate it:

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shushA nice way of saying shut up, be quiet, lower your voice, keep your mouth shut.Rate it:

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hold your fireWait, don't retaliate, calm down, be quiet.Rate it:

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settle downTo become quiet and calm after a period of disturbance or restlessness.Rate it:

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zip your lipBe quiet.Rate it:

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not in kansas anymoreNo longer in quiet and comfortable surroundings; in the big city.Rate it:

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cette petite fille est sage comme une imageThat little girl is very quiet, is as good as gold.Rate it:

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bed downThe act of lying down, reclining, preparing for sleep by assuming a supine position/reclining/upon or in a quiet, comfortable venue.Rate it:

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carry a torchMaintain a quiet emotional interest in another.Rate it:

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caveat emptorA provision of Roman law which gave the seller of a house the legal right to keep quiet about any defects of the house.Rate it:

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children should be seen and not heardChildren should behave well and be quiet, especially in the presence of adults.Rate it:

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dead men tell no talesOnce someone is dead, they can no longer communicate, hence killing someone is the best way to keep him/her quiet.Rate it:

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exit stage leftTo exit or disappear in a quiet, non-dramatic fashion, making way for more interesting events.Rate it:

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fly on the wallA quiet, non-participating, or unseen observer; an eavesdropper or witness.Rate it:

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hear the grass growTo hear very well due to being in an exceptionally quiet environment.Rate it:

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hold one's tongueTo keep quiet; especially, to leave something unsaid.Rate it:

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hush downTo become quiet; to cease making sounds.Rate it:

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hush downTo quieten; to make quietRate it:

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hush upTo become quiet; to cease making sounds.Rate it:

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je l'ai fait de guerre lasseWeary of resistance I did it for the sake of peace and quiet.Rate it:

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keep it downTo be quiet.Rate it:

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keep one's lips sealedTo keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.Rate it:

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lie lowkeep quiet or unseenRate it:

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paix et peuAnything for a quiet life.Rate it:

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play possumTo feign death; to remain quiet and still to escape attention or remain undetected; to lay low.Rate it:

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put a lid on itTo be quiet; shut up; to stop talking about something or making noise.Rate it:

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put a sock in itTo be quiet; to shut one's mouth; to stop talking.Rate it:

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shut one's faceTo stop talking; to be quiet.Rate it:

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shut one's mouthTo stop talking; to be quiet.Rate it:

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shut one's trapTo stop talking; to be quiet.Rate it:

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silence is goldenPeace and quiet have immense value.Often the best choice is to say nothing.Rate it:

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une porte mal graissée chanteOne must pay well to keep persons quiet.Rate it:

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voices offbe quiet; silence!Rate it:

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voilà trois médecins qui ne vous trompent pas: gaîté, doux exercice et modeste repasThe best physicians are Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet, and Dr. Merriman.Rate it:

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