Meaning & Origin
“Keep your chin up” is a supportive phrase that encourages optimism and resilience during hard times — urging someone to stay confident and not be discouraged. The image is literal: holding your head high as a sign of courage.
Pronunciation Guide
- keep — long “ee,” like “see.”
- your — “yer” in casual speech, or “yoor.”
- chin — like the body part, rhymes with “win.”
- up — short “u,” like “cup.”
- Natural rhythm: KEEP your CHIN up.
Usage & Sentence Examples
Use it to encourage someone who’s facing setbacks or stress.
- Keep your chin up — the interview feedback will help next time.
- The team kept their chins up after the failed pilot.
- Chin up — we’ll find another venue.
- Keep your chin up during onboarding; it gets easier after week one.
- She told him to keep his chin up while waiting for results.
- Thanks for keeping your chin up through the delays.
Synonyms
stay positive · hang in there · keep your head up · don’t lose heart · stay hopeful · stay upbeat
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