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 (something) to oneself
- keep the ball rolling
- keep (someone) in line
- keep one's hand in (something)
- keep (someone) in stitches
- keep down (something)
- keep quiet
- keep one's head down
- keep books
- keep abreast (of something)
- keep an eye out for (someone or something)
- keep one's hands off (someone or something)
- keep one's distance from (someone or something)
- keep (someone) from (doing something)
- keep (someone) on tenterhooks