Meaning
To tell someone to speak carefully and avoid offensive or inappropriate words.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is often used by elders to children to teach respect. In professional settings, it is considered very rude and can lead to HR complaints.
Use with Caution
This is a confrontational phrase. Only use it when you are prepared for a serious argument.
Meaning
To tell someone to speak carefully and avoid offensive or inappropriate words.
Use with Caution
This is a confrontational phrase. Only use it when you are prepared for a serious argument.
Test Yourself
Select the correct postposition.
अपनी जुबान ___ काबू रखो।
The idiom requires 'पर' to mean 'control over'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesअपनी जुबान ___ काबू रखो।
The idiom requires 'पर' to mean 'control over'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsAbsolutely not. It is extremely disrespectful to tell a superior to control their tongue.
Related Phrases
जुबान देना
contrastTo give one's word.
