hold one's tongue
Example Sentences
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At least this once, one could hold one's tongue.
From Time Magazine Archive
They were both aware that it is sometimes better to hold one's tongue.
From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
But then, at such a place as Littlebath, one would have to hold one's tongue altogether.
From The Bertrams by Trollope, Anthony
Well, well," the other broke off impatiently; "no doubt it is better to hold one's tongue.
From Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Anyway, one can't hold one's tongue when one has a feeling, a tangible feeling, that one might be a help if only....
From Crime and Punishment by Garnett, Constance
