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Today's Expressions

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to hold back your feelings

to hide or suppress your emotions · to not express what you truly feel

What's the situation?

Ever been in a situation where you're super annoyed but have to keep a calm face? 😬 Or maybe you're heartbroken but need to stay strong for someone else? This expression is perfect for those moments when you choose to hide what you're truly feeling, even when your emotions are bubbling inside! 🎭

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bite your lip

to prevent oneself from saying something · to suppress an emotion (eg, laughter, anger, sadness)

What's the situation?

Ever been in a situation where you REALLY wanted to say something snarky, or burst out laughing, but you absolutely couldn't? 🤐 That's when you 'bite your lip'! It's all about trying to hold back words or strong emotions to maintain composure.