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keep a stiff upper lip



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Idioms and Phrases

Show courage in the face of pain or adversity. For example, 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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