civil tongue

Idioms  

1. see keep a civil tongue in one's head.

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Example Sentences

It’s hard to keep a civil tongue in the face of such inanity.

From Washington Post

If we’ve learned anything from the resounding success of the marriage equality movement, it’s that by telling the stories of our lives and loved ones, we can speak with a civil tongue, change minds and even pick up more votes.

From Washington Post

It was all I could do to keep a civil tongue in my head!

From New York Times

Such was the importance of making sure the boss wagged a civil tongue.

From The Wall Street Journal

"And you might keep a civil tongue in your head."

From Project Gutenberg