
Hold your peace/tongue
Workplace Caution
Use it to convey careful silence when openly disagreeing might cause trouble professionally.
Although I had my doubts, I chose to hold my peace during the meeting.
Conflict Avoidance
It suggests avoiding speaking to prevent animosity in a personal or professional setting.
At the family dinner, when politics came up, I held my peace.
Emotional Restraint
Indicates self-control over one's emotions by not voicing frustrations or anger.
She was being unreasonable, but I held my peace for the sake of our friendship.
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