on the lips of
idiom
informal
: being said or discussed by (people)
trendy words on the lips of talk show hosts
a topic that is on the lips of many people
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Portugal Portugal has been on the lips of many budget-conscious travelers as of late but despite its surge in popularity, it’s still considered one of Europe’s best value for food, wine, and beautiful scenery.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The raindrops were like the kisses of a thousand women on the lips of her father.
—Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
Although his name has been on the lips of Guardians fans for quite some time, Gabriel Arias won’t turn 25 until April.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Hulton Archive/Getty Images For years, the question 'What would Jesus do?' was on the lips of some Christians.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The raindrops were like the kisses of a thousand women on the lips of her father.
—Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
Although his name has been on the lips of Guardians fans for quite some time, Gabriel Arias won’t turn 25 until April.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Hulton Archive/Getty Images For years, the question 'What would Jesus do?' was on the lips of some Christians.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
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“On the lips of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20lips%20of. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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