lick one's lips
idiom
1
: to pass one's tongue over the lips
She licked her lips while she waited for the food to be served.
2
: to feel or show excitement because something good is expected to happen
The players knew they would win and were licking their lips as they waited for the game to start.
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“Lick one's lips.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lick%20one%27s%20lips. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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