Bite Ones Tongue Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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bite one's tongue What does bite one's tongue mean?	to try not to say something that you really want to say	I had to bite my tongue and not tell our boss what happened.
bite one's tongue What does bite one's tongue mean?	to try hard not to say something that you want to say	I always bite my tongue when I am talking with my sister so that I do not say the wrong thing.
	Some Random Idioms
on everybody's lips What does "on everybody's lips" mean?	many people are talking or thinking about the same thing	The wedding scandal with the famous actress is on everybody's lips.
rock the boat What does "rock the boat" mean?	to upset the way things are	The woman is a very quiet worker and never likes to rock the boat at work.
get a load off one's mind What does "get a load off one's mind" mean?	to express or discuss what one is thinking or worried about	I talked with my supervisor and was able to get a load off my mind regarding our recent problems.
carry out (something) or carry (something) out What does "carry out (something) or carry (something) out" mean?	to do something, to put something (a plan) into action, to accomplish something	We were able to carry out the move with no problems.
follow one's nose What does "follow one's nose" mean?	to go straight ahead, to follow a smell to its source	I followed my nose to the place where they were baking the bread.
in-country What does "in-country" mean?	nation outside the U.S. where a soldier is stationed
on hold What does "on hold" mean?	to be waiting, to be temporarily halted	The construction of the building is on hold while the city engineers finish their inspection.

On your toes What does "On your toes" mean?	Someone on his or her toes is alert and ready to go.
live up to (something) What does "live up to (something)" mean?	act according to something, fulfill expectations	He is trying very hard to live up to his reputation as a smart busnessman.
PLOS What does "PLOS" mean?	parents looking over shoulder
prod What does "prod" mean?	remind somebody of something
pick up the tab/check What does "pick up the tab/check" mean?	to pay the bill for something	I picked up the tab for my sister and her three children at the restaurant.
a fair shake What does "a fair shake" mean?	honest treatment	The woman was not given a fair shake at the inquiry into her behavior.

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Bite Ones Tongue Idiom