Meaning of the word "a civil question deserves a civil answer" in English
What does "a civil question deserves a civil answer" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a civil question deserves a civil answer
US /ə ˈsɪv.əl ˈkwes.tʃən dɪˈzɜːrvz ə ˈsɪv.əl ˈæn.sər/
UK /ə ˈsɪv.əl ˈkwes.tʃən dɪˈzɜːvz ə ˈsɪv.əl ˈɑːn.sər/
Idiom
if someone asks you a question in a polite way, you should answer them in a polite way
Example:
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Don't be so rude to him; a civil question deserves a civil answer.
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I only asked if you were busy, and a civil question deserves a civil answer.