keep a civil tongue
вежливо, учтиво говорить; избегать грубостей
The patient was warned to keep a civil tongue when talking to the doctor.
Другие идиомы:
- keep at (something)
- keep up with (someone or something)
- keep still
- keep an open mind about (something)
- keep late hours
- keep (someone) in stitches
- keep up appearances
- keep one's nose out of (something)
- keep good time
- keep one's ear to the ground
- sharp tongue
- keep abreast (of something)
- keep one's word
- keep one's feet on the ground
- keep one's place