keep a stiff upper lip

keep a stiff upper lip {v. phr.}

To be brave; face trouble bravely.

He was very much worried about his sick daughter, but he kept a stiff upper lip.

Although he was having some trouble with the engine, the pilot kept a stiff upper lip and landed the plane safely.

Compare: KEEP ONE'S CHIN UP.

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