watch\ one's\ language

watch\ one's\ language
v. phr.
To be careful of how one speaks; avoid saying impolite or vulgar things.

"You boys watch your language," Mother said, "or you won't be watching television for a whole week!"


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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