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a stiff upper lip
a stiff upper lip
The ability to remain stoic during difficult situations. Despite all of the hardships he faced, John always kept a stiff upper lip and didn't let anything bother him. The players were devastated after losing the championship, but their coach encouraged them to keep a stiff upper lip and focus on doing better next year.
a stiff upper lip
an ability to stay calm and not show feelings of sadness or fear You weren't allowed to show emotion in those days. You had to keep a stiff upper lip at all times. I never once saw my father cry or show any sign of vulnerability - it's that old British stiff upper lip.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| MikoŁAj | | mee-KAW-way | Polish |
| Prince | | PRINTS | English |
| Milburn | | MIL-bərn | English |
| Djehutimose | | - | Ancient Egyptian |
| Age (2) | | - | Estonian |
| Cecilio | | the-THEE-lyo (Spanish), se-SEE-lyo (Latin American Spanish), che-CHEE-lyo (Italian) | Spanish, Portuguese, Italian |