B1 Idiom Formal

जीभ पर लगाम रखना

jabha para lgama rakhana

Hold tongue's reins

Meaning

To control one's speech, to speak carefully.

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Cultural Background

Often used by elders to teach children respect. Used in professional settings to emphasize diplomacy.

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Context matters

Use this phrase when you want to sound wise and experienced.

Meaning

To control one's speech, to speak carefully.

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Context matters

Use this phrase when you want to sound wise and experienced.

Test Yourself

Complete the idiom.

बहस के दौरान अपनी जीभ पर ______ रखो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: लगाम

The idiom is 'जीभ पर लगाम रखना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

बहस के दौरान अपनी जीभ पर ______ रखो।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: लगाम

The idiom is 'जीभ पर लगाम रखना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, if said in an aggressive tone. Use it gently.

Related Phrases

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जुबान संभालना

synonym

To watch one's language

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सोच-समझकर बोलना

similar

To speak after thinking

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