Meaning of 'Stiff upper lip'
What does the saying 'Stiff upper lip' mean?
Idiom: Stiff upper lip
Meaning:
If you keep your emotions to yourself and don't let others know how you feel when something bad happens, you keep a stiff upper lip.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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