The exact origin of the idiom "give someone some lip" is not well-documented, but it is believed to have developed from the figurative use of "lip" to refer to talking or responding in a disrespectful or cheeky manner. It is used to describe the act of speaking disrespectfully, cheekily, or impudently to someone, often in a manner that challenges or questions their authority or criticism.

What is the origin of the idiom "give someone some lip" and when to use it?

b4d26e94724e724a8b597e79628b70631800fe6ed3b0c8477fe74e919f0a460f

to [give] {sb} (some|any|) lip

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ2l2ZSBzb21lYm9keSBzb21lIGxpcA&hash=a512f8a6d0ba725ab2e0f7a611a9ddcea625ff95&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ2l2ZSBzb21lYm9keSBzb21lIGxpcA&hash=f6b6071f04b5db7de823d1292069b832305341b5&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

Ορισμός και σημασία του "give somebody some lip"στα αγγλικά

Κατεβάστε την εφαρμογή μας για κινητά

Download Mobile App