a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Indulgence in food and drink gives a brief period of sensory pleasure but tends to increase one's body weight in the long term.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips” mean?
Indulgence in food and drink gives a brief period of sensory pleasure but tends to increase one's body weight in the long term.
Is “a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.