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.