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Idiom: Put Up Or Shut Up

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Meanings

How to pronounce "put up or shut up":

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To desist from saying something unless one is able to prove it; to act in a manner that makes further talk unnecessary.

Example Sentences

1
If you think you can do better, put up or shut up.
2
If you're going to criticize my work, put up or shut up and show me your skills.
3
They talk a big game, but when it comes to taking action, they never put up or shut up.
4
You can't keep making excuses. It's time to put up or shut up.
5
The coach told the team that if they want to win, they need to put up or shut up.

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