Meaning of the word "bite your lip" in English
What does "bite your lip" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bite your lip
US /baɪt jɔːr lɪp/
UK /baɪt jɔː lɪp/
Idiom
to stop yourself from saying something that you would really like to say, or to suppress an emotion
Example:
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I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing during the meeting.
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She bit her lip and said nothing, even though she was very angry.
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