- 耍嘴皮子 shuǎzuǐpízi to show off one's eloquenceTo talk glibly or show off one's verbal skills
- 动嘴皮子 dòngzuǐpízi to wag one's tongueto move one's lips; to engage in idle talk or empty chatter rather than taking action
- 嘴皮子硬 zuǐpíziyìng tough-talkingTo use strong or stubborn language without admitting defeat; to talk tough despite a weak position.
- 磨嘴皮子 mózuǐpízi to blatherTo engage in empty talk; to talk incessantly without purpose
- 磨破嘴皮子 mópòzuǐpízi to talk until blue in the faceTo wear out one's lips; to speak or plead repeatedly until one is exhausted, often with little result.