mind (one's) language
mind (one's) language
To speak politely, without using profane, obscene, or rude language. Often used as an imperative. You mind your language, young lady, or you'll be grounded for the weekend! We've been trying to mind our language around the kids. They're at the age now where they'll start repeating everything we say!
See also: language, mind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
mind/watch your ˈlanguage
be careful about what you say in order not to upset or offend somebody: Watch your language, young man!See also: language, mind, watch
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- mind/watch your language
- watch (one's) language
- language that would make a sailor blush
- lingua
- lingua franca
- a lingua franca
- Franca
- translate (something) from (something) into (something)
- translate (something) into (something) from (something)
- artificial language