keep a civil tongue in your head
US /kiːp ə ˈsɪv.əl tʌŋ ɪn jʊər hɛd/
UK /kiːp ə ˈsɪv.əl tʌŋ ɪn jʊər hɛd/
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말을 공손하게 하다, 입조심하다
to speak politely and avoid rude or offensive language
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You need to keep a civil tongue in your head when talking to your elders.
어른들과 이야기할 때는 말을 공손하게 해야 해.
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Even when angry, try to keep a civil tongue in your head.
화가 나더라도 말을 공손하게 하려고 노력해.