To be careful to speak properly, especially concerning the avoidance of swear words.
watch one's language
To be careful about what one says, in particular the avoidance of foul…
turn the air blue
To speak a stream of bad language; to curse and swear.
woman of few words
A woman who either does not speak much or speaks only for a brief peri…
mouth the words
To speak insincerely.
loaded language
Language using words, set phrases or idioms that have strong positive …
words of one syllable
Simple, clear, straightforward language; blunt language.