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When a person wants to say something that may be offensive or hurtful to someone, so instead says nothing.
Opposite of speaking your mind. She asked me if I liked her play. I just bit my tongue and nodded.
If somebody asks if you think there is something wrong with them, it is best to bite your tongue and say nothing. |
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| 2. | bite your tongue | ||
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what you say to someone who says something that you disapprove of Sammy: "say Sally, isn't your 40th birthday just around the corner?"
Sally: (with icy look in her eyes) ".....bite your tongue old man!" |
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| 3. | bite your tongue | ||
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A response to something you don't want to hear. Andy: But you hate me. :
Cait: Bite your tongue! I do not. |
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