Put up or shut up meaning
What does the saying 'Put up or shut up' mean?
Idiom: Put up or shut up
Meaning:
'Put up or shut up' means you do something you are talking about or not to talk about it any more.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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