Meaning of 'Button your lip'
What does the saying 'Button your lip' mean?
Idiom: Button your lip
Meaning:
If you button your lip, you keep quiet and don't speak. It is also used as a way of telling someone to shut up.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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