
Pipe down
Informal Use
Used mainly in casual situations among friends, family, or in informal groups.
At the sleepover, the host's dad told everyone to pipe down.
Not Rude
'Pipe down' can be direct but isn't usually seen as rude, although tone matters.
Hey, could you guys pipe down? I'm trying to concentrate here.
Urgency Implication
Sometimes implies an immediate need for quiet, often due to a sudden reason.
Pipe down! The baby just fell asleep.