holding one's tongue
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or holding one's peace
as in drying up
to stop talking
There are times when it is more prudent to hold your tongue than to express your opinion.
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“Holding one's tongue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20one%27s%20tongue. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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