A1 Idiom خنثی

To bite your tongue.

To stop yourself from speaking

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معنی

To prevent yourself from saying something, especially something rude or inappropriate.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In British culture, 'biting your tongue' is often associated with the 'stiff upper lip'—the idea of not showing emotion or complaining. In the US, it is often used in professional settings to describe 'picking your battles'.

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Use it for conflict

This is your go-to phrase for any situation where you are choosing peace over being 'right'.

معنی

To prevent yourself from saying something, especially something rude or inappropriate.

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Use it for conflict

This is your go-to phrase for any situation where you are choosing peace over being 'right'.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence.

I really wanted to tell him he was wrong, but I had to ____ my tongue.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: bite

The idiom is 'to bite your tongue'.

Which situation is best for this idiom?

When is it appropriate to 'bite your tongue'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: When you want to avoid an argument.

It is used for self-restraint in communication.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

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Complete the sentence. جای خالی A1

I really wanted to tell him he was wrong, but I had to ____ my tongue.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: bite

The idiom is 'to bite your tongue'.

Which situation is best for this idiom? situation_matching A2

When is it appropriate to 'bite your tongue'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: When you want to avoid an argument.

It is used for self-restraint in communication.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

سوالات متداول

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Yes, it is very rude. It is a command to be quiet.

عبارات مرتبط

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Hold your tongue

synonym

To stay quiet.

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Keep your mouth shut

similar

To not speak.

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