keep (one's) chin up
To be stalwart, courageous, or optimistic in the face of difficulty

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

keep chin up
keep (your) chin up
Chin up! - something that you say to someone in a difficult situation in order to encourage them to be brave and to try not to be sad.
We're pleased to hear that you're keeping your chin up despite all your difficulties.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

keep one's chin up
be brave, be determined, face trouble with courage
"Try and keep your chin up. Things will get better in the future."

My brother is trying to keep his chin up even though he has no job.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

keep one's chin up
v. phr. To be brave; be determined; face trouble with courage.
He didn't think that he would ever get out of the jungle alive, but he kept his chin up.
Compare: KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIP.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲