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on everyone's lips
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used to refer to a topic that is being talked about by a lot of people
Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
Example
The new fashion trend had taken the world by storm, and it was on everybody's lips.
The news of the celebrity's divorce spread like wildfire, and within hours, it was on everybody's lips.
The new movie had been generating a lot of buzz in the weeks leading up to its release, and by the time it finally hit theaters, it was on everyone's lips.
