civil tongue

Idioms  

1. see keep a civil tongue in one's head.

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Example Sentences

‘Hey, keep a civil tongue in your head, sparrow! That’s my friend you’re talking about,” gritted Matthias as he strode off to the right, tugging the lead.

From Literature

It’s hard to keep a civil tongue in the face of such inanity.

From Washington Post

“Firstly,” growled Uncle Vernon, “you’ll keep a civil tongue in your head when you’re talking to Marge.”

From Literature

If we’ve learned anything from the resounding success of the marriage equality movement, it’s that by telling the stories of our lives and loved ones, we can speak with a civil tongue, change minds and even pick up more votes.

From Washington Post

It was all I could do to keep a civil tongue in my head!

From New York Times