Meaning of 'Bite your tongue'
What does the saying 'Bite your tongue' mean?
Idiom: Bite your tongue
Meaning:
If you bite your tongue, you refrain from speaking because it is socially or otherwise better not to.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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