interjection
Street Slang
chin up
CHIN-UP · interjection · informal
Stay brave; don't be downhearted.
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Definitions
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An encouragement to stay cheerful and resilient in adversity.
“Chin up, mate, it'll all come good.”
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chin up In A Sentence
Chin up, mate, it'll all come good.
Origin & Usage
British colloquial phrase, keeping the chin (and head) held high.
Variants
keep your chin up
People Also Ask
What does 'chin up' mean?
It's an encouragement to stay brave and cheerful when things are tough, telling someone not to be downhearted.
Where does 'chin up' come from?
It comes from the image of keeping your chin, and so your head, held high rather than drooping in defeat.
How do you use 'chin up'?
You'd say 'Chin up, mate, it'll all come good' to reassure someone going through a hard time.
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