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Hold (one's) tongue

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Übersetzung von "hold (one's) tongue" ins Russisch

hold (one's) tongue
держать язык за зубами
She wanted to complain, but she held her tongue.
Она хотела пожаловаться, но держала язык за зубами.

Definitionen

To remain silent or refrain from speaking, especially in a situation where one might be tempted to express an opinion or criticism.