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Keep Your Jaw On

"Keep your jaw on" is a phrase used when somebody is overwrought, overly shocked, or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter. The expression was inspired by John Glubb, a WW1 soldier who had his jaw shot off but managed to have it reconstructed using surgery. The point of the phrase was, if even somebody who's reached a situation that low managed to fix their problems, you shouldn't be reacting so badly about a smaller issue.

Popularised in Northwest England's coastal towns, the phrase is often used as a less niche form of the phrase "don't get your knickers in a twist."
PERSON 1: “Oh my God, my life is over! My phone, my beautiful phone - it's been delayed in transit. I literally don't know what to do. What the Hell should I do?”

PERSON 2: “Jesus Christ, keep your jaw on. It'll clearly get here in the end - some people have real problems.”
Keep Your Jaw On by C L G May 1, 2025

on jaw jaw

The equilivant of "on god". Saying you are not lying

- Oscars
On jaw jaw im not lying.
on jaw jaw by OscarOnTop January 21, 2023
the true way of saying on jah
AYO ON JAW THAT SONG SUCKS
on jaw by TheUniqueDuck April 19, 2021
A Jawon is very athletic. He is a little shy. He is a good child but he does like to fight a little. He is very smart and likes to learn. He like to draw and likes to learn about animals. His favorite dog is an Alaskan Husky. His favorite color is green. He loves football and hopes to go to the NFL one day in his future. He likes to workout and get better at football. He likes to run and get prepared for track. He is very goofy and like to make people laugh.
Jawon loves football and love to workout.
Jawon by Jawon's Best Friend June 1, 2019

Kameron Jawon Rose

Aye 6ft guy who can slang big dick
Hit name Kameron Jawon Rose
Kameron Jawon Rose by Foreverflyme January 28, 2023
It'a Name of african orgin, may be used for males and females. It means mystic and beauty.
Hi my name is Jawon, and I am fine as wine.
Jawon by Jawon September 29, 2004
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