Don't give me any lip while I am talking to you.
give lip
idiomTo speak to someone rudely or without respect.
The teenager got into trouble at school for giving lip to his teacher during the lesson.
The manager warned the employee that he would be fired immediately if he continued to give lip to the customers.
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bite one's lip
To forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.
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button one's lip
To remain silent, especially in order to keep a secret or to avoid saying something inappropriate.
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don't give up your day job
Somewhat sarcastic but usually good-natured advice used to criticise a person's degree of talent (especially in music or other performing arts), implying that they are unlikely to be successful.
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fat lip
A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.
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give a damn
To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).
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give a fuck
To care; to give a shit.
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give a good account of oneself
To act in a creditable manner.
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give a hang
give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)