Pages Menu
Categories Menu

Posted by on Sep 12, 2015 in TellMeWhy |

What Do You Mean by the Term Keep Your Chin Up?

What Do You Mean by the Term Keep Your Chin Up?

What Do You Mean by the Term Keep Your Chin Up? Keeping a stiff upper lip can be hard to do and that’s why it became an expression. When someone gets upset, his or her lips might tremble. If you keep a stiff upper lip, you are trying not to show you are upset. This expression dates back to the 1800s, but it is still used today.

“Keep your chin up” has a similar meaning. When someone is sad or depressed, the person might drop his or her head, bringing the chin down toward the chest. A chin held high shows confidence and optimism. So the next time you get a lower grade than you expected, keep your chin up and try to do better next time!

Content for this question contributed by Maria Wagner, resident of Marinette, Wisconsin, USA