What does to cross one's lips mean?

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hepster72

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Does it mean to say or reveal something?

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It may mean to button it up, stop talking, don't talk about it or be quiet.

(I am not sure what "cross" the lips means)
 

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"cross one's lips" can refer to speaking or to eating/drinking.

I don't believe she said that. Such a mean word would never cross her lips.

That cake was the most delicious thing to ever cross my lips.
 
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