basically telling someone to shut up.

v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem

n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem

(from a TV ad for HD television)

A uncomplicated and cutting expression, which plainly means "Shut the Fuck Up"

A polite way of telling someone to shut up.

Another way of saying "be quiet" or "shut up", except it is more firm and usually more effective.

Originally a naval expression. It means stop talking and be quiet. The Pipe Down was the last signal from the Bosun's pipe each day which meant "lights out" and "silence".

To quickly and effectively silence a particularly annoying individual before the can finish their sentence