watch one's mouth

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

watched one's mouth watches one's mouth 三单 watches one's mouth watching one's mouth watching one's mouth 现在分词 watched one's mouth 过去式 watched one's mouth 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To be careful about one's speech, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.

    贬义 习语

    You really need to watch your mouth. You're a teacher now!

  2. 2.

    In the imperative form, used as a warning to choose one's words carefully or else be silent, for fear of consequences.

    贬义 习语

    Hey. Watch your mouth. Don't you realize who's listening?