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Explaining “Keep your chin up”

Anwar Kareem 20/10/2024, 03:22
English.me team member

What does it mean?

Keep your chin up

The phrase "Keep your chin up" is an idiom that means to remain positive and maintain a cheerful attitude, even when facing difficulties.

Tone

Encouraging and supportive

Origin

Its first known printed appearance was in the October 1900 edition of The Evening Democrat, a newspaper published in Pennsylvania.

Examples of usage

  • In communities where the adage "early marriage, earlier pregnant" is well known, efforts are being made to educate young people about family planning and the benefits of delaying marriage.
  • The social worker explained to the girls in the village the implications of "early marriage, earlier pregnant" and how it could affect their health and future opportunities.