watch (one's) tongue



watch (one's) tongue

To be very mindful or cautious about what one says; to keep a check on one's language or control what one says. You'd better watch your tongue around these parts, mister, or you'll find yourself on the wrong end of someone's fist! After being threatened with failure for my snide remarks in class, I knew had to watch my tongue for the rest of the semester.
See also: tongue, watch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Abiodun-Western African, Yoruba
Kishan-Indian, Hindi, Gujarati
Amabilis-Late Roman
Kgosi-Southern African, Tswana
Maite (1)-Spanish
GrÍMhildr-Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian