Shut up
Shut up verb - To stop talking.
Usage example: you have no right to tell the rest of us to shut up
Talk
Talk verb - To relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature.
Usage example: you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own
Both terms in one sentence
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In the "Shut Up And Talk" video with Todd, when Todd is glad he stuck with the job so he could be getting interviewed by Doug, Doug immediately apologizes for not being a better end-game.
Source: Creator / Doug Walker - They don't like making small talk, but if they're asked about a subject they enjoy talking about, it may be difficult to get them to shut up.
Source: Hates Small Talk - Talk to the Fist: When Holden finally has Tao at his mercy, the man won't shut up, so Holden slaps him around.
Source: Comicbook / Sleeper
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