put a civil tongue in one's head

Verb

alt-of alternative

Alternative form of keep a civil tongue in one's head

Japanese Meaning

落ち着いて冷静な口調を保つ、または乱暴な言葉遣いを慎むよう努めること。 / 上品で節度ある言葉遣いをするよう自制すること。

Anyone who wants to be heard should put a civil tongue in one's head and choose words carefully.

人に聞いてもらいたいなら、礼儀正しく話し、言葉を慎重に選ぶべきだ。

Sense（1）

Alternative form of keep a civil tongue in one's head

puts a civil tongue in one's head

（ present singular third-person ）

putting a civil tongue in one's head

（ participle present ）

put a civil tongue in one's head

（ participle past ）

put a civil tongue in one's head

（ past ）