“Keep your chin up”: meaning and examples
What it means
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
Examples
- I know the interview didn’t go well, but keep your chin up. There will be other chances.
- She kept her chin up through a difficult first year at university.
- Keep your chin up! Everyone struggles when they start a new job.
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