अपनी ज़ुबान पर काबू रखना
apni zabaan par kaabu rakhna
Control one's tongue, speak carefully
Meaning
To exercise control over one's speech, to speak judiciously.
Cultural Background
In North Indian households, elders often use this to teach children respect. In modern offices, this is a common phrase used to maintain professional decorum.
Pause first
Whenever you feel angry, count to three before speaking.
Meaning
To exercise control over one's speech, to speak judiciously.
Pause first
Whenever you feel angry, count to three before speaking.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
बहस के समय ____ पर काबू रखना चाहिए।
The idiom is 'ज़ुबान पर काबू रखना'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesबहस के समय ____ पर काबू रखना चाहिए।
The idiom is 'ज़ुबान पर काबू रखना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it can be seen as condescending if said to a superior.
Related Phrases
ज़ुबान पर लगाम लगाना
synonymTo bridle the tongue
