mind one's language

verb

To be careful to speak properly, especially concerning the avoidance of swear words.

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Meanings

verbmind one's language (third-person singular simple present minds one's language, present participle minding one's language, simple past and past participle minded one's language)

present singular third person minds one's language · participle present minding one's language · participle past minded one's language · past minded one's language

  1. idiomaticTo be careful to speak properly, especially concerning the avoidance of swear words.
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APA

mind one's language. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mind%20one's%20language

MLA

“mind one's language.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mind%20one's%20language. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mind one's language,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mind%20one's%20language.

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