Keep your chin up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃɪn/ /ˈəp

KEEP yor CHIN up

UK

kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈɪn/ /ˈʌp

KEEP yaw CHIN up

Definition

This phrase is used to encourage someone to stay positive and not give up, especially during difficult times.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and supportive; often used to comfort friends or family facing trouble. Similar to 'hang in there'. Not literal—does not actually refer to your chin.

• Spanish: ánimo - mantén la cabeza en alto
• Portuguese (BR): mantenha a cabeça erguida - anime-se
• Portuguese (PT): mantém a cabeça erguida - anima-te
• Chinese (Simplified): 振作起来 - 保持乐观
• Chinese (Traditional): 振作起來 - 保持樂觀
• Hindi: हिम्मत मत हारो - सिर ऊँचा रखो
• Arabic: تماسك - إبق رأسك مرفوعًا
• Bengali: মাথা উঁচু করে রাখো - সাহস হারিয়ো না
• Russian: не падай духом - держись
• Japanese: 元気を出して - 前向きに頑張って
• Vietnamese: giữ vững tinh thần - lạc quan lên
• Korean: 기운 내 - 희망을 잃지 마
• Turkish: moralini yüksek tut - umutlu ol
• Urdu: حوصلہ رکھو - ہمت نہ ہارو
• Indonesian: tetap semangat - jangan putus asa

Example Sentences

Keep your chin up. Things will get better soon.

basic

My mom always says to keep your chin up when I feel sad.

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Try to keep your chin up during tough times.

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I know it’s hard, but just keep your chin up and don’t lose hope.

natural

Even though you lost your job, try to keep your chin up—something better will come along.

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You did your best, so keep your chin up and be proud of yourself.

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