I had to bite my tongue during the meeting.
bite one's tongue
idiomTo resist the urge to speak out, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.
She wanted to complain about the unfair rules, but she decided to bite her tongue to keep the peace.
Although he strongly disagreed with the manager's proposal, he chose to bite his tongue, recognizing that an open confrontation would only jeopardize his future career prospects.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.