give lip

bite one's lip

To forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.

button one's lip

To remain silent, especially in order to keep a secret or to avoid saying something inappropriate.

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.

fat lip

A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.

give a damn

To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).

give a fuck

To care; to give a shit.

give a good account of oneself

To act in a creditable manner.

give a hang

give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)