Idioms
The language peculiar to a people or to a district, community, or class
Idiom:
button one's lip
Meaning:
to become quiet, to not speak
Example:
I decided to button my lip rather than give my opinion of our supervisor.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.