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Definition & Meaning of "on everyone's lips"

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used to refer to a topic that is being talked about by a lot of people

What is the origin of the idiom "on everyone's lips" and when to use it?

The idiom "on everyone's lips" is believed to have originated in the 16th century. It is thought to have come from the practice of spreading news by word of mouth. When news was important or interesting, it was said to be on everyone's lips, as everyone was talking about it. This expression came to be used to describe something that was being talked about by a lot of people.

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