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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One name has consistently been on the lips of Miami Dolphins fans for years
Liam Eichenberg.
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The question on the lips of many will be abashed around the fact that these protections involve an AI analysis and one is enabled by default.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The question on the lips of many will be abashed around the fact that these protections involve an AI analysis and one is enabled by default.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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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 12 Jun. 2025.
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