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5 lip idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A man in a suit stands at a podium and makes a speech with a big smile, holding a paper marked with a green check. Behind him, a broken door hangs open and nobody is fixing it.

What does “Lip service” mean?

“Lip service” means words of support with no action.

Example: The boss talks about safety, but it is only lip service.

Emoji clue: lips, service bell

A man in a gray coat stands straight in heavy rain under a small umbrella with a calm, firm face. His suitcase is soaked beside him, and he does not frown or cry.

What does “Stiff upper lip” mean?

“Stiff upper lip” means stay calm and hide your feelings in a hard time.

Example: Tom kept a stiff upper lip after he lost his job.

Emoji clue: ice cube, up arrow, lips

A woman with a firm face points to her own mouth and speaks slowly to a man across a desk. The man leans in close with a puzzled look and cups a hand behind his ear.

What does “Read my lips” mean?

“Read my lips” means listen well. I mean what I say.

Example: I said no. Read my lips: no more money.

Emoji clue: open book, lips

A woman in a yellow sweater runs a zipper closed across her own mouth with one hand and holds a finger of the other hand to her lips. Behind her, friends hide behind a sofa with party hats and a cake.

What does “Zip your lip” mean?

“Zip your lip” means be quiet and say nothing.

Example: Tom, zip your lip. It is a surprise party.

Emoji clue: zipper-mouth face, pointing finger, lips

A man holds a big padlock in front of his mouth and nods with a kind smile. A friend whispers into his ear and passes him a folded note.

What does “My lips are sealed” mean?

“My lips are sealed” means I will not tell anyone.

Example: Do not worry, my lips are sealed.

Emoji clue: person raising a hand, lips, lock

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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