held one's tongue
phrase
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or held one's peace
as in hushed
to stop talking
There are times when it is more prudent to hold your tongue than to express your opinion.
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“Held one's tongue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20one%27s%20tongue. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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