मतलब
To prevent yourself from saying something, especially something rude or inappropriate.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
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'.
Use it for conflict
This is your go-to phrase for any situation where you are choosing peace over being 'right'.
मतलब
To prevent yourself from saying something, especially something rude or inappropriate.
Use it for conflict
This is your go-to phrase for any situation where you are choosing peace over being 'right'.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence.
I really wanted to tell him he was wrong, but I had to ____ my tongue.
The idiom is 'to bite your tongue'.
Which situation is best for this idiom?
When is it appropriate to 'bite your tongue'?
It is used for self-restraint in communication.
🎉 स्कोर: /2
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अभ्यास बैंक
2 अभ्यासI really wanted to tell him he was wrong, but I had to ____ my tongue.
The idiom is 'to bite your tongue'.
When is it appropriate to 'bite your tongue'?
It is used for self-restraint in communication.
🎉 स्कोर: /2
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
1 सवालYes, it is very rude. It is a command to be quiet.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Hold your tongue
synonymTo stay quiet.
Keep your mouth shut
similarTo not speak.
