English Expression · Intermediate
tight lips
Of a person, silence or reticence
Pronunciation: say tight lips
Meaning
Of a person, silence or reticence.
Example
After M. de Kercadiou came M. de Vilmorin, very pale and self-contained, with tight lips and an overcast brow.
After M. de Kercadiou came M. de Vilmorin, very pale and self-contained, with tight lips and an overcast brow.
Practice tips
- Practice tight lips out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.