bite one's lips

bite one's lips  {v. phr.}
To force oneself to remain silent and not to reveal one's feelings.
I had to bite my lips when I heard my boss give the wrong orders.
Categories: add yours {v. phr.}
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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