Use when a topic is fresh and highly relevant in current events or social circles. After the game, the amazing goal was on everyone's lips.
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Figurative Speech
Understand it's a metaphor meaning widespread talk, not a literal phrase about lips. The charity event isn't literally on everyone's lips, but the whole city is discussing it.
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Not Universally Known
Apply the phrase to local or community-specific discussions, not global awareness. The local bakery's new pastry is on everyone's lips in our neighborhood.