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stiff upper lip 

Somewhat antiquated English saying, meaning that one must finish a task despite all odds.
C'mon, lads. Keep a stiff upper lip!
stiff upper lip by Daniel February 3, 2005

stiff upper lip 

Somewhat archaic English phrase meaning unwavering determination.

Can also be used in a negative sense to describe general obstinacy or stubbornness.
Jimmy just won't give up until he is victorious. He's got a stiff upper lip.

Dude, leave her alone. She obviously isn't interested. That stiff upper lip is gonna get you in trouble.

stiff upper lip 

The act of ejaculating on a womans upper lip then freezing it, then you punch the frozen lip.
Arnold gave marrisa a stiff upper lip after she refused to make him a sandwich.

Stiff Upper Lip 

When you are completely smashed and cannot see a damn thing with a mouth full of snuff.
What's up brother! I got me a stiff upper lip!!!
Stiff Upper Lip by JBurke1017 December 26, 2019

Stiff upper lip.

Meaning you must keep your composure in all situations.
Be tough.
Hailey : I miss you daddy -cries-
Dad : "Stiff upper lip." baby, we'll get through this.
Stiff upper lip. by Nannerpus February 15, 2009

keep a stiff upper lip 

To be courageous or stoic in the face of adversity.
Even though he was only three years old, Jonathan keep a stiff upper lip the whole time he was in the hospital recovering from his surgery.
keep a stiff upper lip by sanjchy905 September 9, 2013
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