Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on everyone's lips

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.01 in modern English

Syllables: on ev-ery-one's lips
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Being the subject of general discussion or rumour.

Example Sentences

"Bellingham was the name on everyone's lips, even reluctantly among the small band of Scotland fans who chose to publicly appreciate England's superstar - belatedly and once the game was lost, admittedly."

Phrases

talk of the town

Frequently Paired Words

talk of the town

Questions

What does on everyone's lips mean?: Being the subject of general discussion or rumour.

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