Stiff Upper Lip

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.

See determination, perseverance, stubborn, drive, ambition, motivation, confidence, strength


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