hold one's tongue

Definition

To refrain from talking about something.

Example Sentences

• "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 his having heard aright,—“did your worship speak to me?” “Yes—hold your tongue.”"
• "Except in the case of personal attacks, that space is reserved for readers' opinions, and we on the staff agree to hold our tongues (despite our opinionated natures) and leave it to letter-readers to form their own judgments."