refrain wisely

Frequency: 5.58.1 per million words

to formally and sensibly stop oneself from doing something

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Examples (10)

  • It's often best to refrain wisely from commenting on sensitive issues.
  • She decided to refrain wisely from immediate judgment.
  • The diplomat knew he had to refrain wisely from escalating the conflict.
  • They were advised to refrain wisely from making any public statements.
  • Having learned from past mistakes, he chose to refrain wisely this time.
  • To maintain peace, sometimes one must refrain wisely from reacting impulsively.
  • The committee members refrained wisely from voting until more information was available.
  • It requires maturity to refrain wisely when provoked.
  • He had to refrain wisely from sharing his personal opinion during the meeting.
  • If you wish to avoid conflict, learn to refrain wisely from unnecessary arguments.