How to Pronounce "keep a civil tongue"
expression
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
Definition
To speak politely and avoid being rude or offensive, especially in situations where there may be tension or disagreement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪvəɫ/ /ˈtəŋ
British English
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /sˈɪvəl/ /tˈʌŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
UK
KEEP uh SIV-uhl TUNG
Listen in Context
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.