hold one's tongue
Example Sentences
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At least this once, one could hold one's tongue.
From Time Magazine Archive
They were both aware that it is sometimes better to hold one's tongue.
From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
Anyhow, it seemed quite impossible to hold one's tongue that afternoon.
From My Young Days by Konewka, Paul
An attitude of positive urbanity toward life was not to be expected; it was doing one's duty to hold one's tongue and keep one's hands off one's own windpipe, and other people's.
From Roderick Hudson by James, Henry
Well, well," the other broke off impatiently; "no doubt it is better to hold one's tongue.
From Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
