Betydning av holde tunga rett i munnen | Babel Free

Definisjoner

1. to concentrate in order to keep balance
   idiomatic, literally
2. to keep one's cool; concentrate intensely in order to not to make any mistakes
   idiomatic, literally

Eksempler

“Tone holder tungen rett i munnen når det gjelder som mest”

Tone keeps her cool when it really counts the most

“nu gjaldt det at holde tungen ret i munden og ikke la sig mærke med nogenting”

now it was a matter of keeping your cool and not noticing anything

“det gjaldt å holde tunga rett i munnen og ikke overse noe i iveren etter å gå løs på nye sider av saken”

it was important to keep your tongue straight in your mouth and not overlook anything in the eagerness to get started on new sides of the issue