watch one's mouth
Guard your tongue
To watch one's mouth is to be careful about what one says—avoiding offensive, inappropriate, or provocative speech.
Usually appears as a warning or command: Watch your mouth, young man.
The phrase implies someone has already said something objectionable or is about to.
You'd better watch your mouth around her father.
- censorOne who suppresses content
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- filterPorous separation device
- bite your tongueRefrain from speaking
- hold your tongueRefrain from speaking
context · restrain · think before speaking · decorum · discretion · courtesy · civility · propriety · hold back · prudence · tact · sensitivity · deliberate · offensive · respect · mindfulness · mind your manners · diplomacy
watch one's mouthspeak freely
Express opinions openly
speak one's mind · let loose · shoot from the hip · not mince words · let it all out
watch one's mouthtalk back
Respond with disrespect
cross the line · sass · run one's mouth · mouth off · talk trash
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