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Interjections - Interjections of Requesting and Ordering

These interjections are used when the speaker wants to give a command or ask someone to do something.

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shh

used to request silence or quietness, typically made by hissing through closed lips

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hush

used to demand or request silence or quietness

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silence

used to command or request quietness or the absence of sound in a particular situation

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quiet

used to command or request silence or a reduction in noise levels

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ah ah ah

used to alert someone of potential danger or to prevent them from engaging in inappropriate behavior

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cheese

used colloquially to encourage people to smile or pose for a photograph

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wakey wakey

used to rouse someone from sleep or to gently urge them to wake up

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cut

used in filmmaking and video production to signal the cessation of filming or recording

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steady on

used to advise someone to calm down, moderate their behavior, or proceed with caution

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freeze

used as a command to halt or stop someone or something immediately

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fire

used as a command to commence an action, particularly in the context of shooting or initiating a weapon

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lock and load

used as a command to instruct soldiers or individuals to prepare their weapons for use

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front and center

used as a directive or command to instruct a person or group to stand at the forefront and in the central position, often to receive instructions or be recognized

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all hands on deck

used as an urgent call to action, signaling that everyone's assistance, involvement, or participation is needed

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hands off

used to tell someone to refrain from touching or interfering with something or someone

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hands up

used in situations where someone wants others to raise their hands as a form of surrender or compliance

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as you were

used to instruct people to return to the state they were in before being interrupted or before a command was given

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at ease

used to relax or ease the stance or posture of individuals who are standing at attention

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come again

used to request clarification or repetition when someone has said something surprising, unexpected, or difficult to understand

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pardon

used to politely request someone to repeat what they said

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help

used to express an urgent need for assistance or support

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just a minute

used to request or indicate a brief delay

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just a second

used to request a very brief pause or delay, often to attend to something immediately before responding to a request or continuing a conversation

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one moment

used to request a brief pause or delay, often to attend to something immediately before responding to a request or continuing a conversation

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