Put lips thus to separate (5,2)
I believe the answer is:
split up
'separate' is the definition.
(I know that separate can be written as split up)
'put lips thus' is the wordplay.
'put lips' anagrams to 'SPLIT UP'.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.
'to' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for split up that I've seen before include "Take apart" , "End a relationship" , "Divorce" , "Parted company" , "Separate" .)