Give lip Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɫɪp
GIV LIP
ɡˈɪv/ /lˈɪp
giv LIP
释义
To speak to someone in a disrespectful, cheeky, or rude way, especially by talking back or arguing.
用法与细微差别
Colloquial, slightly old-fashioned but still used, especially by adults speaking about children or teenagers. Always means disrespectful talk, most often used as 'don't give me any lip'. Not about talking a lot, but about rudeness or backtalk.
Spanish: responder de mala manera - contestar mal - ser insolentePortuguese (BR): responder com insolência - falar com atrevimentoPortuguese (PT): responder com insolência - falar com atrevimentoChinese (Simplified): 顶嘴 - 回嘴Chinese (Traditional): 頂嘴 - 回嘴Hindi: उल्टा जवाब देना - बदतमीजी करनाArabic: يُجادل بوقاحة - يردّ بوقاحةBengali: উল্টা-পাল্টা কথা বলা - বেয়াদবি করাRussian: дерзить - грубитьJapanese: 口答えする - 生意気なことを言うVietnamese: cãi lại - trả treoKorean: 말대꾸하다 - 버릇없이 굴다Turkish: ters cevap vermek - saygısızca konuşmakUrdu: بدتمیزی کرنا - گستاخی کرناIndonesian: membantah - menjawab dengan kasar
例句
Don't give lip to your teacher.
basic
The boy was punished for giving lip.
basic
If you give lip, you'll get in trouble.
basic
She's always giving lip to her parents these days.
natural
I got grounded after I gave lip about my chores.
natural
My coach doesn't take it well when someone gives lip during practice.
natural