What is Stiff Upper Lip?
1.
Somewhat antiquated English saying, meaning that one must finish a task despite all odds.
C'mon, lads. Keep a stiff upper lip!
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2.
An English term meaning to keep all your feelings bottled in
"You should be more open to people"
"I can't, I keep a stiff upper lip"
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3.
Somewhat archaic English phrase meaning unwavering determination.
Can also be used in a negative sense to describe general obstinacy or stubbornness.
Jimmy just won't give up until he is victorious. He's got a stiff upper lip.
Dude, leave her alone. She obviously isn't interested. That stiff upper lip is gonna get you in trouble.
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