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bite your lip

/baɪt jər lɪp/ /baɪt jɔː lɪp/
idiom Emotions Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 kendini tutmak, sesini çıkarmamak

Definition (English)

To stop yourself from saying something or showing a strong emotion.

Example Sentences

  1. I wanted to argue, but I bit my lip and said nothing.
    Tartışmak istedim ama kendimi tutup hiçbir şey söylemedim.
  2. She bit her lip to stop herself from crying.
    Ağlamamak için dudağını ısırıp kendini tuttu.

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