Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on someone's lips
idiom
/ɒn ˈsʌmwʌnz lɪps/
Definition
An expression used to indicate that something is widely talked about or anticipated by many people.
Examples
- After the award ceremony, the winner’s name was on everyone’s lips.
- The new movie has been on the lips of critics for weeks.
- His recent book is surely going to be on the lips of readers this summer.
Meaning
When something is ‘on someone’s lips’, it means that the topic is currently popular or frequently discussed among people.
Synonyms
- on everyone’s mind
- the talk of the town
- the subject of conversation
