Значение идиомы button one’s lip

[button one’s lip] also [zip one’s lip] {v. phr.}, {slang} To stop talking; keep a secret; shut your mouth; be quiet.

The man was getting loud and insulting and the cop told him to button his lip.

John wanted to talk, but Dan told him to keep his lip buttoned.

Syn.: KEEP ONE’S MOUTH SHUT, SHUT UP.



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Значение идиомы button one’s lip