VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Bite your lip

Meaning:

to make an effort not to react to something.

Examples:

  • Bite your lip and don't say anything to your brother.
  • I just had to bite my lip while the boss yelled at me for losing the account.
  • She bit her lip as she recalled the words he'd thrown at her.
  • If someone tries to provoke you, just bite your lip and keep walking.
  • You could tell she thought the criticism was unfair but she bit her lip and said nothing.
  • she bit her lip to stop the rush of bitter words.
  • Don't bite your lip.