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:
- bite one's tongue
- cause tongues to wag
- keep quiet
- keep one's opinions to oneself
- keep (something) under wraps
- keep in touch (with someone)
- keep body and soul together
- keep (someone) on tenterhooks
- keep one's chin up
- keep a close watch over (someone or something)
- keep an ear out for (something)
- loosen (someone's) tongue
- find one's tongue
- keep house
- keep one's word