watch one's language/mouth/tongue
1 of 2phrase (1)
: to not say rude or inappropriate things
Watch your language, young lady!
watch one's tongue
2 of 2phrase (2)
: to not say rude or offensive things
Watch your tongue, young man!
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“Watch one's language/mouth/tongue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20one%27s%20language%2Fmouth%2Ftongue. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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