뜻
To stop yourself from saying something, often because it's rude.
문화적 배경
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.
뜻
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.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct sentence.
When my boss was wrong, I...
The idiom is 'bite your tongue'.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
1 연습 문제When my boss was wrong, I...
The idiom is 'bite your tongue'.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문No, it's a common idiom.
관련 표현
hold your tongue
synonymTo be quiet.
keep your mouth shut
similarTo stay silent.
