a freno la lingua

hold your tongue

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phrase Rare #41,991
hold your tongue Used as an imperative meaning to stay quiet or not say something rude or unnecessary.
IT: Tieni a freno la lingua quando parli con il professore.
EN: Hold your tongue when you speak to the teacher.

Tieni a freno la lingua.

Hold your tongue.

— Tumbbad (2018)

Tenga a freno la lingua!

Hold your tongue!

Tenete a freno la lingua.

Hold your tongue.

Tieni a freno la lingua!

Hold your tongue!