What does "Keep a civil tongue in one's head" mean? And how is it used?
M maestrowork Guest Jan 8, 2003 #1 What does "Keep a civil tongue in one's head" mean? And how is it used?
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jan 10, 2003 #2 It means to 'be polite'. It could be used when someone is being rude as a reminder that their language is inappropriate.
It means to 'be polite'. It could be used when someone is being rude as a reminder that their language is inappropriate.
