Bite your lip Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɪp
BYTE-yer-lip
bˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈɪp
BYTE-yaw-lip
Definition
To deliberately press your teeth into your own lip, usually to stop yourself from showing emotion like smiling, laughing, or saying something you shouldn't.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally and figuratively — you can physically 'bite your lip' or do so to stop yourself from expressing feelings or comments. Common in casual and narrative contexts. Often appears as 'she bit her lip to...' describing hidden emotions.
Spanish: morderte el labio - morderse el labioPortuguese (BR): morder o lábioPortuguese (PT): morder o lábioChinese (Simplified): 咬嘴唇Chinese (Traditional): 咬嘴脣Hindi: होठ काटनाArabic: عض شفتيكBengali: ঠোঁট কামড়ানোRussian: прикусить губуJapanese: 唇を噛むVietnamese: cắn môiKorean: 입술을 깨물다Turkish: dudak ısırmakUrdu: ہونٹ کاٹناIndonesian: menggigit bibir
Example Sentences
She bites her lip when she is nervous.
basic
Try not to bite your lip during the photo.
basic
He bites his lip to stop from laughing.
basic
I had to bite my lip to keep from telling him the truth.
natural
She bit her lip and said nothing during the meeting.
natural
Sometimes you just have to bite your lip and let it go.
natural