[Idiom] KEEP CHIN UP. - Stay Positive No Matter What
Keep chin up.
/kip ˈtʃɪn ʌp/
Remain cheerful in a difficult situation.
To keep your chin up means to stay positive and optimistic, even when times are tough. It's the equivalent of walking through a storm and looking straight ahead, confident that clear skies will return. This idiom is often used as advice during challenging or discouraging times.
Example Sentences
Even after the loss, the coach told the players to keep their chins up.
Even after the loss, the coach encouraged the players to stay positive.
"It's tough now, but keep your chin up," she encouraged her friend.
“It’s tough now, but stay positive,” she encouraged her friend.
Despite the setbacks, he kept his chin up and continued working towards his goals.
Despite facing setbacks, he remained positive and kept working towards his goals.