to keep a civil tongue

āχāĻ‚āϰ⧇āϜāĻŋāϤ⧇ "keep a civil tongue"āĻāϰ āϏāĻ‚āĻœā§āĻžāĻž āĻ“ āĻ…āĻ°ā§āĻĨ

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to speak in a manner marked by politeness and dignity

to [keep] a civil tongue definition and meaning
Formal
Idiom
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During the family gathering, it's essential to keep a civil tongue and avoid heated arguments.
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