Keep your pecker up, things will get better soon.
keep one's pecker up
idiomTo remain cheerful; keep smiling.
Origin
disputed originFrom pecker, meaning "nose", by analogy with beak.
Even though the project failed, she tried to keep her pecker up and look for new opportunities.
Despite the mounting difficulties and the long road ahead, he resolved to keep his pecker up and maintain a positive outlook for the sake of his team.
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To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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Last updated July 12, 2026