Como Pronunciar "keep a civil tongue"
expression
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
Definição
To speak politely and avoid being rude or offensive, especially in situations where there may be tension or disagreement.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪvəɫ/ /ˈtəŋ
Inglês Britânico
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /sˈɪvəl/ /tˈʌŋ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
UK
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
Ouça em Contexto
Please keep a civil tongue when talking to your teacher.
He was angry, but he managed to keep a civil tongue during the meeting.
Children should always keep a civil tongue with their elders.
You can argue all you want, but keep a civil tongue in your head.