Meaning
Remain cheerful in difficult circumstances.
Primary Function
Encouragement.
Communicative Purpose
To boost morale.
Pattern
keep ; chin up
Core Structure
keep ; chin up
Função primária
Encouragement.
Propósito comunicativo
To boost morale.
Situações de gatilho
Setbacks, disappointments, recovery.
Contextos
Personal, sports, career.
Padrão
keep ; chin up
Estrutura central
keep ; chin up
Slots de substituição
[possessive] → your, his, her
Colocados típicos
- just
- try to
- it’s important to
Substituições comuns
- stay positive
- hang in there
Erros comuns
*keep the chin up* (article)
Similar / contraste
grin and bear it
Interferências
Not about physical chin lifting.
Família do chunk
- Encouragement idioms
Nuance
Gentle and caring.
Efeito pragmático
Provides emotional support.
Dica de memória
Person lifting chin with a smile.
Nota
The expression 'keep your chin up' emphasizes resilience and a positive attitude despite challenges, often used in informal and supportive contexts.
Upgrade path
maintain a positive outlook (formal)
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