“Bite your tongue”

Definition

To stop yourself from saying something.

Examples

Examples

“I wanted to criticize him, but I bit my tongue.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Bite your tongue" mean?
"Bite your tongue" means to stop yourself from saying something..
How do you use "Bite your tongue" in a sentence?
Example: "I wanted to criticize him, but I bit my tongue."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Bite your tongue"?
Прикусить язык, удержаться от слов. / Զսպել քեզ և չասել ինչ-որ բան։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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