hold one's tongue
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 · SSC Steno 2020 T-1
hold one's tongue in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
Our secretary is always in the mood for an argument. He must learn to keep quiet.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) To hold his tongue
The most appropriate idiom that gives the meaning of "learn to keep quiet" is "to hold his tongue," which means to refrain from speaking or making comments.
hold one's tongue – questions
Has hold one's tongue been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – hold one's tongue has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023, SSC Steno 2020 T-1.