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stiff upper lip

/ˌstɪf ˌʌpə ˈlɪp/noun

उच्चारण स्टिफ़ अप लिप

संयम, (दुःख में भी) भावनाएँ प्रकट न करना, धैर्य

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noun
  1. 1

    [singular] approving

    the ability to remain calm and hide your feelings when you are in pain or in a difficult situation

    संयम, (दुःख में भी) भावनाएँ प्रकट न करना, धैर्य

    • She kept a stiff upper lip throughout her husband's illness.
    • The British stiff upper lip is a well-known national stereotype.

    Synonyms self-control composure fortitude

≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage

Keep a stiff upper lip means to stay calm and not show your feelings when something bad happens.

Idiom keep a stiff upper lip का अर्थ है कुछ बुरा होने पर भी शांत रहना और अपनी भावनाएँ न दिखाना।