Keep a stiff upper lip (understatement)

Дата публикации: Mar 20, 2015 6:44:36 AM

Prov. Act as though you are not upset.; Do not let unpleasant things upset you.

(English people are stereotypically supposed to be very good at keeping a stiff upper lip.)

Even though he was only three years old, Jonathan kept a stiff upper lip the whole time he was in the hospital recovering from his surgery.

Jill: Sometimes this job frustrates me so much I could just break down in tears.

Jane: Keep a stiff upper lip. Things are bound to improve.

Show courage in the face of pain or adversity.

I know you're upset about losing the game, but keep a stiff upper lip.

This expression presumably alludes to the trembling lips that precede bursting into tears. [Early 1800s]

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