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Hold (one's) tongue

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Translation hold (one's) tongue into russian

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

Definitions

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