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Definition |
to instruct someone to stop talking on a particular topic |
Examples |
1) She pointedly looked at him and said, "Not
another word," signaling an end to the conversation. 2) "Not
another word," she exclaimed, signaling an end to the heated
argument. |
Etymology |
The idiom likely originated from the idea of abruptly halting further
speech, emphasizing a desire for silence or an end to discussion. |
Synonyms |
no more talking, enough said |
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