Explaining "Keep your chin up"

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 20/10/2024, 03:22

English.me team member

What does it mean?

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

Encouraging and supportive

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

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.