Pass (one's) lips American British verb phrase
1. To be uttered by someone.
I can't believe whatever the words passed her lips.
I promise to keep the secret and never let a word pass my lips.
2. To be digested by someone.
I know it is the most delicious cake when it passes my lips.
As soon as the soup passed my lips, I immediately recalled the taste that my grandma had created.
The verb "pass" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.