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.