on the lips of

idiom

informal

: being said or discussed by (people)

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a topic that is on the lips of many people

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Although his name has been on the lips of Guardians fans for quite some time, Gabriel Arias won’t turn 25 until April. —

Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Hulton Archive/Getty Images For years, the question 'What would Jesus do?' was on the lips of some Christians. —

Jason Derose, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025 It? Meet the Author A moisturizer created by a German biomedical scientist is on the lips of celebrities, estheticians, and editors for achieving what few products can — smoother, firmer, and brighter skin. —

Claire Sullivan, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025 Few watchmaking concerns have been on the lips of as many collectors, casual buyers, and editors in 2024 as Piaget. —

Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the lips of

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