forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.' name='description'> bite one's tongue - definition and meaning
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bite one's tongue

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  • verb idiomatic To forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.

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