not pass (one's) lips
not pass (one's) lips
1. To not be said by one; to be kept a secret by one. Don't worry, your secret will not pass my lips if anyone asks.
2. To not be eaten or drunk by one. Alcohol hasn't passed my lips since I sobered up three years ago.
See also: lip, not, pass
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not pass your ˈlips
1 if words do not pass your lips, you say nothing
2 if food or drink does not pass your lips, you eat or drink nothing: He promised her that nothing would pass his lips before dinner.
See also: lip, not, pass
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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