Phrase guide

watch one's language

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To be careful about one's speech, in particular the avoidance of foul language.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • You need to watch your language here. These people are very religious.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: watch one's mouth

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: surveiller son vocabulaire — watch one's language
  • French: surveiller son langage — watch one's language