English / idiom
Hold Your Tongue
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To remain silent; to stop talking or refrain from expressing one's opinion.
In context
01
When bargaining at the bustling foreign market, I had to hold my tongue so our local guide could negotiate the best price.
02
It is often wise to hold your tongue and observe quietly when visiting sacred cultural sites abroad.
Synonyms
keep quiet,bite one's tongue,stay silent
Antonyms
speak out,blurt out,voice opinions
Collocations
hold your tongue now,learn to hold your tongue,tell someone to hold their tongue