Question 1

What does “hold one's tongue” mean in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

callarse • cerrar el pico • guardar silencio • mantener la boca cerrada • morderse la lengua

Question 2

What part of speech is “hold one's tongue”?

Accepted Answer

verb

Question 3

How is “hold one's tongue” used in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I don't like his political ideas, but I will hold my tongue. | “Hold your tongue, beadle,” said the second old gentleman, when Mr. Bumble had given vent to this compound adjective. “I beg your worship’s pardon,” said Mr. Bumble, incredulous of…

Question 4

What are common word forms of “hold one's tongue”?

Accepted Answer

held one's tongue, holding one's tongue, holds one's tongue