The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
be quiet!
phrase: someone says these words (see more)
I think like this:
You said something a short time before. At this time, it is bad to say anything. Because of this, I don’t want you to say anything now.
"Bobby is watching a movie at the cinema, two people are talking beside him. He can say 'be quiet!' or 'please be quiet' if he wants them to stop talking."
"Be quiet! This is a library!"
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