Used when comforting someone facing challenges or setbacks.
Literal Meaning
To hold one's chin in a raised position, often as a posture of confidence or defiance.
Actual Meaning
Stay positive and optimistic during difficult times
Examples in Context
'Keep your chin up - things will improve.' (Translation: Stay positive)
Helpful Tips
1Encouragement
2Stay positive
3Don't despair
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
stay positive
look on the bright side
keep your spirits high
maintain a hopeful outlook
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