keep one's chin up
To remain positive and cheerful.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Keep your chin up, things will get better soon.”
“Even though he lost his job, he decided to keep his chin up and start looking for new opportunities.”
“Despite the mounting pressures of the project, she encouraged her team to keep their chins up and maintain their focus until the final deadline.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026