Bite your lip meaning
What does the saying 'Bite your lip' mean?
Idiom: Bite your lip
Meaning:
If you have to bite your lip, you have to make a conscious effort not to react or to keep quiet about something that displeases you.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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