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Behavior & Approach - Behaving Politely

Discover how English idioms like "keep a civil tongue" and "stand on ceremony" relate to behaving politely in English.

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
to mind one's p's and q's

to do one's best to be as proper and polite as one is capable of

[phrase]
to mind one's language

to speak in a manner that is not inappropriate, vulgar, or offensive

[phrase]
on one's best behavior

as polite and well-mannered as one can be

[phrase]
politically correct

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

[phrase]
Queensberry rules

behavior that is acceptable and considered to be appropriate within a certain setting

[noun]
to put one's best foot forward

to try to behave in the best way possible so as to make a good impression or gain approval

[phrase]
to stand on ceremony

to behave in an overly polite and formal manner

[phrase]
watch one's mouth

used to tell a person that they should talk in a way that is not rude, vulgar, or offensive

[sentence]
to pardon one's French

used to apologize for swearing or using offensive words

[phrase]
as a matter of form

said of something that is done only for the sake of formality or just to keep up appearances

[phrase]
to show sb the door

to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building

[phrase]
to keep a civil tongue

to speak in a manner marked by politeness and dignity

[phrase]
to mince one's words

to choose words carefully so as to avoid offense or give an impression different from the truth

[phrase]
to pull one's punches

to deliberately hold back or lessen the force or impact of one's actions, often to avoid causing harm or offense

[phrase]
to make up for

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

[Verb]
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