Pass (one's) lips In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pass (one's) lips", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-19 04:08

Meaning of Pass (one's) lips

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.

Grammar and Usage of Pass (one's) lips

Verb Forms

  • pass (one's) lips
  • passes (one's) lips
  • passed (one's) lips
  • passing (one's) lips

The verb "pass" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

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.

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