What is the meaning of "tone down (your accent / speech etc.) ?
You'd better tone down your accent, or people won't understand you.
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'tone down' is a phrasal verb, which means to make less severe.
In this context, the person is suggesting that you reduce your accent or else your speech will not be understood. i.e. speak more like a native speaker.
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