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It means you refrained from saying something
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∙ 9y agoIf you hold your tongue, you're not talking.
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What are the 5 idioms that use have student define and use them in sentence?
idiom 1: out of the blue meaning: happening without warning sentence: After not hearing from him for years, I received a letter out of the blue. idiom 2: hit the roof meaning: got extremely angry sentence: When Dad found out she crashed the car, he hit the roof. idiom 3: heart of gold meaning: someone is a kind, honest, and good sentence: Mr. Peters is a generous person with a heart of gold. idiom 4: in hot water meaning: in trouble sentence: If the assignment isn't completed you'll be in hot water with your teacher. idiom 5: at the top of ones lungs meaning: very loudly sentence: When Jenna finally walked in, we all yelled, "Surprise!" at the top of our lungs.
What does the idiom 'removing the cobwebs' mean?
Cleaning ones mind of misunderstanding
Can you give a sentence using the idiom to poison ones ear?
If you listen to gossip, it will poison your ear about Joe.
How do you use idiom to stick to ones gun in a sentence?
Stay calm; stick to your guns, and you will carry the day.
What is the meaning of the idiom lost in love?
So distracted by love (and associated emotions, phenomena etc.) that ones thought are consumed with the concept, even to the point of irrational behavior. "Lost in Love" is also a song by the Australian band "Air Supply."
What is the meaning of the idiom fly off the handle?
To lose ones temper and react violently.
to hold ones tongue means?
It means 'do not say another word' or 'keep your mouth shut, even if you do wish to speak'
What are the 5 idioms that use have student define and use them in sentence?
idiom 1: out of the blue meaning: happening without warning sentence: After not hearing from him for years, I received a letter out of the blue. idiom 2: hit the roof meaning: got extremely angry sentence: When Dad found out she crashed the car, he hit the roof. idiom 3: heart of gold meaning: someone is a kind, honest, and good sentence: Mr. Peters is a generous person with a heart of gold. idiom 4: in hot water meaning: in trouble sentence: If the assignment isn't completed you'll be in hot water with your teacher. idiom 5: at the top of ones lungs meaning: very loudly sentence: When Jenna finally walked in, we all yelled, "Surprise!" at the top of our lungs.
Why cant the tongue be swallowed?
Swallowing ones tongue is impossible due to the lingual frenulum, or root of the tongue, on the underside of the tongue.
Why is it impossible to swallow your tongue?
Swallowing ones tongue is impossible due to the lingual frenulum, or root of the tongue, on the underside of the tongue.
What is the idiom that means the same thing as bite your tongue?
There are many to choose among. Some of the more popular ones are: shut your mouth stop your gob put a sock in it stuff your piehole you kiss your mother with that mouth? clam up stuff it
What does the idiom 'removing the cobwebs' mean?
Cleaning ones mind of misunderstanding
Did john terry swallow his tongue?
Swallowing ones tongue is impossible due to the lingual frenulum, or root of the tongue, on the underside of the tongue, so no
Do any animals have bones in there tongue?
yes there is some animals that have bones in their tongues...use google to find out which ones (Hint: The ones who use their tongue the most)
How long has the idiom blow ones top been around?
eight mr. patatos
What does the idiom to have ones hands full mean?
If you have your hands full, you can't do anything else with them, can you? This idiom means that you're overloaded and don't have time or ability to do anything else.
What is the meaning of 'tongue tied'?
Tongue TiedIt's a colloquialism meaning that you can't seem to find words and are unable to speak, as if your tongue were tied in knots. Some children are born (like my first son) with their tongue anchored to the bottom of the mouth which makes it difficult to talk. The membrane which ties it down has to be cut with scissors by a doctor.AnswerAlso originates from the phrase, "Cat got your tongue"That means when you are in awe and can't bring yourself to speak.For example, a guy walks down the steet, sees the hottest chick in the world and is tongue-tied.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------it means that he or she is too shy or nervous to speak.When used as an idiom it means being unable to get ones words out. It means having trouble saying what one wishes to say.it means you are either speechless or you are trying to say something and it comes out sounding like a bunch of gibberish.A person who is tongue tied is too nervous to speak.Tongue tied means that your tongue is attached to the bottom part of your mouth with a short membrane. This decreases the mobility of the tongue since it is basically tethered to the mouth. This is a simple issue to have repaired, as a doctor can snip the connecting membrane in most cases, freeing the tongue.
