[keep a stiff upper lip] {v. phr.} To be brave; face troublebravely.
He was very much worried about his sick daughter, but hekept a stiff upper lip.
Although he was having some trouble withthe engine, the pilot kept a stiff upper lip and landed the planesafely.
Compare: KEEP ONE’S CHIN UP.
Watching tv for against.
Laugh one's head off.
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Значение идиомы keep a stiff upper lip