Watch (one's) tongue In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "watch (one's) tongue", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-08-11 05:08

Meaning of Watch (one's) tongue

Synonyms:

watch (one's) language , watch (one's) mouth

Watch (one's) tongue spoken verb phrase

To be cautious in one's words.

I don't like the way you talk to me like that. You better watch your tongue.

Someone should tell James to watch his tongue around here. These people are no joke.

Other phrases about:

Draw your horns in

To behave or act more carefully than one did before.

take the long view (of something)
To consider all the consequences of something in the future instead of only in the present 
caution is the parent of safety

Used to say that you should be cautious if you want to be safe

lower (one's) guard

Used to say that someone becomes less guarded or vigilant or ceases being wary of potential problems or danger.

keep (one's) powder dry

To describe the act of being prepared to act with little advance notice.

Grammar and Usage of Watch (one's) tongue

Verb Forms

  • watches (one's) tongue
  • watching (one's) tongue
  • watched (one's) tongue

The verb "watch" should be conjugated according to its tense.

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
it makes no odds
It does not matter; it is not important.
Example: I don't really care about what others say. It makes no odds to me.
Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode