put a cork in it
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Meaning · English
Synonym of put a sock in it (“be quiet”).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “put a cork in it” mean?
Synonym of put a sock in it (“be quiet”).
Is “put a cork in it” formal or informal?
put a cork in it is generally slang.