Read My Lips
Definition: Listen to what I’m saying because I really mean it.
Synonyms: “Mark my words,” “Take it to the bank,” “You can bet on it.”
Antonyms: “Off the cuff,” “Wishy-washy,” “Half-hearted.”
Relatable Quotes and Proverbs
- “When a man says no, it is nice to say no again, while smiling. – Nigerian Proverb
- “I’m not a crook.” – Richard Nixon (Except when he was, of course.)
- “I did not have sexual relations with that woman.” – Bill Clinton (Oh, the drama!)
Literature, Music, and Movies
- Books: “1984” by George Orwell – Big Brother means every word (and so should you).
- Songs: “Read My Lips (Enough is Enough)” by Melba Moore – The disco anthem where every word counts.
- Movies: “A Few Good Men” – “You can’t handle the truth!” – Speaking with unwavering determination.
Inspirational Farewell
Every time you feel like you’re not being understood, channel your inner George H. W. Bush and declare with conviction, “Read my lips!” After all, in a world of mixed messages, being clear and emphatic is a superpower. Go forth and speak your truth. 💪✨
### Which U.S. President famously said, "Read my lips"?
- [ ] Barack Obama
- [x] George H. W. Bush
- [ ] Bill Clinton
- [ ] Ronald Reagan
> **Explanation:** George H. W. Bush popularized the phrase during his 1988 Republican presidential nomination acceptance speech, emphasizing his firm stance against raising taxes.
### Finish this phrase: "Read my lips, ___"
- [x] No new taxes.
- [ ] It's raining cats and dogs.
- [ ] Bless your heart.
- [ ] The sky is falling.
> **Explanation:** The complete quote from George H. W. Bush's acceptance speech was "Read my lips, no new taxes." Emphatically putting that tax issue to rest, at least for the moment!
### True or False: 'Read my lips' initially refers to lip-reading done by deaf persons.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** Although it sounds like it, "Read my lips" is not directly related to the practice of lip-reading by deaf individuals. It's more about emphasizing that the speaker is serious and means what they are saying.
### In which song did the artist use the phrase "Read My Lips"?
- [ ] "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
- [x] "Read My Lips (Enough is Enough)" by Melba Moore
- [ ] "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan
- [ ] "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
> **Explanation:** Disco diva Melba Moore used the emphatic declaration in her song "Read My Lips (Enough is Enough)." Clearly, sometimes enough really is enough!
