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Region: General | Usage example: Keep your chin up during the slow season.

Keep your chin up

Meaning

Stay positive despite difficulties.

Usage

Encouragement phrase.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Posture advice to show confidence.

Popular in motivational speeches.

Related Idioms

Keep your cards close to your chest

Remain secretive about your plans.

Keep your head above water

Manage to survive despite difficulties.

Keep your ears open

Be attentive and listen for useful information.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.