Bite your tongue! [exp]

Meaning:

• It means “stop talking”. Used when someone says bad things and wishes bad happening for someone else.

Examples:

1. -Your father will die and you will inherit all he has.
   -Hey! Bite your tongue!
2. -I hope you fail in the interview and they pass me instead.
   -You jealous. Bite your tongue!
3. I really wanted to disagree with my manager’s decision, but I had to bite my tongue to avoid rocking the boat.
4. The debate was getting too heated, and I had to bite my tongue to avoid escalating the situation further.
5. The political candidate was careful not to bite his tongue during the interview, staying respectful even when the questions got tough.
6. I know you’re angry, but you need to bite your tongue before you say something you’ll regret.
7. I wanted to tell him exactly what I thought about his idea, but I had to bite my tongue because it wasn’t the right time.
8. She bit her tongue during the meeting, even though she disagreed with everything he said.
9. You really need to bite your tongue when speaking to your boss; be respectful, even if you don’t agree.