forget one's manners
Behave without courtesy
To forget one's manners is to behave rudely or improperly, especially in social situations where courtesy is expected.
The phrase implies a temporary lapse rather than habitual rudeness: Don't forget your manners—say thank you.
Parents use it to correct children; adults use it to acknowledge their own slips: Forgive me, I forgot my manners.
- spitExpelled mouth moisture
- chewGrind with teeth
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- offenseViolation or umbrage
- burpExpel stomach gas
rude behavior · decorum · civility · impulsiveness · frustration · embarrassment · awkwardness · excuse me · propriety · absentmindedness · apology · uncouth · boorish · anger · slurp · social faux pas · belch · tactlessness
forget one's mannersbehave oneself
Act with proper conduct
hold one's tongue · keep up appearances · show respect · rise above
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