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keep a civil tongue in one's head

/k̟çi(ː)p eː ˈsɪv.əl tʌŋ ən wʌnz ˈhɛd/

To speak politely and respectfully.

“She was reminded to keep a civil tongue in her head.”

Illustration of keep a civil tongue in one's head: To speak politely and respectfully.