How to Pronounce "stiff upper lip"
expression
ˈstɪf/ /ˈəpɝ/ /ˈɫɪp
STIF uh-per LIP
stˈɪf/ /ˈʌpɐ/ /lˈɪp
STIF UP-uh LIP
Definition
To remain calm and not show your emotions, especially when something bad or difficult happens. Often associated with showing strength in tough situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪf/ /ˈəpɝ/ /ˈɫɪp
British English
stˈɪf/ /ˈʌpɐ/ /lˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIF uh-per LIP
UK
STIF UP-uh LIP
Listen in Context
In hard times, she always keeps a stiff upper lip.
Try to keep a stiff upper lip when things go wrong.
British people are known for having a stiff upper lip.
Even after losing his job, he managed to keep a stiff upper lip.