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 abreast (of something)
- keep (someone or something) in mind
- keep up appearances
- keep an ear out for (something)
- keep still
- keep one's hands off (someone or something)
- keep track of (someone or something)
- keep time
- set tongues wagging
- hold one's tongue
- keep up with the times
- keep (something) to oneself
- keep in touch (with someone)
- keep the wolf from the door
- keep up with (someone or something)