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What does “keep your chin up” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
B2
Used to encourage someone to stay positive during a difficult time
“Keep your chin up, things will get better.”
Say it smoothly: “kee-pyour-chi-nup”
From the B2 lesson Under the Weather (health and feeling better).
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What does “keep your chin up” mean?
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