diff --git a/crates/nu-engine/src/eval.rs b/crates/nu-engine/src/eval.rs
index 521aaf02c8..92b871d9cc 100644
--- a/crates/nu-engine/src/eval.rs
+++ b/crates/nu-engine/src/eval.rs
@@ -718,7 +718,7 @@ fn might_consume_external_result(input: PipelineData) -> (PipelineData, bool) {
     input.is_external_failed()
 }
 
-pub fn eval_element_with_input(
+fn eval_element_with_input(
     engine_state: &EngineState,
     stack: &mut Stack,
     element: &PipelineElement,