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keep a stiff upper lip

Idiom Emotion

Meaning

to not show your emotions in difficult situations

Example Sentences

"Even after losing the match, the team kept a stiff upper lip."

Related Expressions

beat down

to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain

take a chill pill

to calm down or relax; to not overreact

take the reins

to take control or responsibility

feel off-color

to feel slightly ill

Dust yourself off

Recover after a setback and continue with confidence.

come of age

to reach maturity; to become fully developed