How to Pronounce "keep a stiff upper lip"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɪf/ /ˈəpɝ/ /ˈɫɪp
KEEP uh STIF UHP-er LIP
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /stˈɪf/ /ˈʌpɐ/ /lˈɪp
KEEP uh STIF UP-uh LIP
Definition
To remain calm and not show feelings of fear or sadness, especially in difficult situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɪf/ /ˈəpɝ/ /ˈɫɪp
British English
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /stˈɪf/ /ˈʌpɐ/ /lˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP uh STIF UHP-er LIP
UK
KEEP uh STIF UP-uh LIP
Listen in Context
British people are known to keep a stiff upper lip in tough times.
His parents taught him to keep a stiff upper lip during hard times.
Even when she lost her job, she tried to keep a stiff upper lip.
You just have to keep a stiff upper lip and carry on, even when things get rough.