Hold your tongue meaning
What does the saying 'Hold your tongue' mean?
Idiom: Hold your tongue
Meaning:
If you hold your tongue, you keep silent even though you want to speak.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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