Meaning
To control one's tongue, to speak less or more carefully.
Cultural Background
Elders often use this to teach children respect. Used in corporate settings to maintain decorum.
Context is Key
Use this phrase when you want to sound wise or authoritative.
Don't be rude
Telling someone to 'control their tongue' can be seen as aggressive if not said with a calm tone.
Meaning
To control one's tongue, to speak less or more carefully.
Context is Key
Use this phrase when you want to sound wise or authoritative.
Don't be rude
Telling someone to 'control their tongue' can be seen as aggressive if not said with a calm tone.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
गुस्से में अपनी ज़बान पर ______ लगाओ।
The idiom is 'ज़बान पर लगाम लगाना'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesगुस्से में अपनी ज़बान पर ______ लगाओ।
The idiom is 'ज़बान पर लगाम लगाना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on the tone. Used as advice, it's helpful. Used as a command, it's stern.
Related Phrases
मुंह बंद रखना
synonymTo keep quiet
सोच-समझकर बोलना
similarTo speak after thinking
