Signification
To stop yourself from saying something, often because it's rude.
Contexte culturel
In American corporate culture, 'biting your tongue' is often seen as a sign of professionalism. British culture values 'stiff upper lip', which is closely related to biting your tongue.
Use it for peace
Use this phrase to explain why you didn't start a fight.
Signification
To stop yourself from saying something, often because it's rude.
Use it for peace
Use this phrase to explain why you didn't start a fight.
Teste-toi
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When my boss was wrong, I...
The idiom is 'bite your tongue'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesWhen my boss was wrong, I...
The idiom is 'bite your tongue'.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it's a common idiom.
Expressions liées
hold your tongue
synonymTo be quiet.
keep your mouth shut
similarTo stay silent.
