Watch my lips Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈɫɪps

WAHCH my LIPS

UK

wˈɒtʃ/ /mˈaɪ/ /lˈɪps

WOTCH my LIPS

Definition

'Watch my lips' is an expression used to emphasize that someone should pay close attention to what you are saying, often when repeating something important or giving instructions.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is usually spoken with emphasis and sometimes a little impatience, often before repeating or clarifying instructions. It can be a bit commanding or used humorously to get someone’s full attention. Rarely literal; it does not mean to actually read lips except in very specific contexts.

• Spanish: mira mis labios
• Portuguese (BR): olhe para os meus lábios
• Portuguese (PT): olha para os meus lábios
• Chinese (Simplified): 看我的嘴唇
• Chinese (Traditional): 看我的嘴脣
• Hindi: मेरे होंठों को देखो
• Arabic: راقب شفتيّ
• Bengali: ভালো করে শুনো - কান খাড়া করো
• Russian: слушай внимательно - запомни мои слова
• Japanese: よく聞いて - はっきり言うよ
• Vietnamese: nghe cho kỹ - chú ý lời tôi nói
• Korean: 잘 들어 - 내 말 똑바로 들어
• Turkish: iyi dinle - sözlerime dikkat et
• Urdu: غور سے سنو - میری بات توجہ سے سنو
• Indonesian: dengar baik-baik - perhatikan kata-kataku

Example Sentences

Please watch my lips when I say this: Close the door.

basic

If you don't understand, just watch my lips.

basic

He said, 'Watch my lips: Do not touch anything.'

basic

Alright, kids, watch my lips—no more cookies before dinner!

natural

Let me be clear—watch my lips—I said no.

natural

You keep missing the point, so I'll say it again: watch my lips.

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