keep a civil tongue
вежливо, учтиво говорить; избегать грубостей
Пример использования идиомы keep a civil tongue:
The patient was warned to keep a civil tongue when talking to the doctor.
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Другие идиомы:
- keep time
- keep one's eyes open
- keep (someone) up
- keep a stiff upper lip
- keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something)
- keep down (something)
- keep still
- loosen (someone's) tongue
- keep track of (someone or something)
- keep body and soul together
- keep the ball rolling
- keep tabs on (someone or something)
- keep house
- keep (someone or something) in check
- keep on one's toes