shoot from the lip
idiomTo speak confidently and unhesitantly but without careful forethought or a reliable knowledge of important facts pertaining to the subject matter.
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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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fat lip
A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.
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give lip
To speak to someone rudely or without respect.
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lip service
Promising but empty talk; words without action or intention.
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loose lip
The practice or characteristic of being overly talkative, especially with respect to inadvertently revealing information which is private or confidential.
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shoot 'em up
A piece of media which depicts considerable gunplay.
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shoot down
To criticize (a request) to the point of preclusion.