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  1. 08-Jan-2003, 23:42 #1
    maestrowork Guest

    Meaning of phrase...

    What does "Keep a civil tongue in one's head" mean? And how is it used?
  2. 10-Jan-2003, 22:54 #2
    Tdol
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    It means to 'be polite'. It could be used when someone is being rude as a reminder that their language is inappropriate. :o
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